• Efficacy testing of a work-based support programme for teachers in the North West Province of South Africa 

  Moloantoa, Kabelo; Geyer, Lourens Stephan (University of the Free State, 2021-06)

  Teachers face increased workplace challenges in South Africa. Through a process of intervention research, this study aimed to develop and evaluate the efficacy of a work-based support programme for teachers. Maslow’s ...
• A psychosocial educational programme for caregivers of people diagnosed with bipolar disorder 

  Van der Walt, Ilse Annemarie (University of Pretoria, 2014)

  Bipolêre versteuring is ‘n kroniese, herhalende en ernstige siekte met ‘n voorkoms van 1 % wêreldwyd. Pasiënte kan psigoties word, selfmoordideasie hê en ook soms aggressief raak. Dikwels moet hulle gehospitaliseer word - ...
• Leadership challenges faced by female managers in the city of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality 

  Ralebona, Marumo Tshepo (University of Pretoria, 2014-02)

  Historically, women all over the world have been subjected to several kinds of discriminatory behaviour, attitudes and stereotypes. This results from long-held patriarchal values and male dominance. In the workplace, ...
• An employee assistance programme for small and medium enterprises in Namibia - a needs assessment 

  Leonard, Emma; Terblanche, L.S. (Lourens) (University of Stellenbosch, Department of Social Work, 2020)

  The aim of this study was to explore the personal and work-related problems that impact on the productivity of employees in small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Namibia. The study further investigated how such problems ...
• Stress and trauma among crime scene investigators in Tshwane, South Africa 

  Steyn, Francois; Klopper, Harriet F. (South African Society of Occupational Medicine, 2020-11)

  BACKGROUND: Crime scene investigators gather evidence and record murder scenes and are thus in close contact with dead bodies. Continuous exposure to traumatic crime scenes could result in post-incident stress ...
• The role of social workers in curbing girl marriages : a FAMSA case study 

  Salim, Thapelo Adua; Lombard, A. (Antoinette) (University of Stellenbosch, Department of Social Work, 2020)

  This paper reports on a case study of Families and Marriage Society of South Africa (FAMSA) (Salim, 2019) that explored and described the role of social workers in curbing girl marriages. FAMSA is a registered non-governmental ...
• What do students think about crime, criminality and criminology, and do their perceptions change over time? 

  Steyn, Francois; Sadiki, Lufuno (Criminological and Victimological Society of Southern Africa (CRIMSA), 2020)

  This article serves two purposes. Firstly, the authors reflect on 24 articles that were published in the journal Acta Criminologica: Southern African Journal of Criminology, during the period 1989 to 2019 with reference ...
• Gender-based violence amid the COVID-19 pandemic : a critical reflection on the global response 

  Gutura, Priscilla; Nunlall, Reema (Criminological and Victimological Society of Southern Africa (CRIMSA), 2020)

  As the COVID-19 pandemic escalated globally, levels of gender-based violence increased. Violence against women is closely interweaved with crisis situations. The COVID-19 pandemic is no exception. Pandemics are usually ...
• 'All hands on deck!' responding to undergraduate criminology teaching and learning in a time of pandemic pedagogy 

  Sadiki, Lufuno; Steyn, Francois (Criminological and Victimological Society of Southern Africa, 2020)

  Across the globe, the Coronavirus has impacted on every aspect of society, including Institutions of Higher Education. This article serves three purposes. Firstly, the authors reflect on one university’s response to the ...
• Causes of nyaope use : male and female users' perceptions in the Eastrand, Gauteng 

  Nkabinde, Mbali (University of Pretoria, 2021)

  Substance misuse is a global phenomenon. South Africa has been hard hit by this social problem. A cocktail drug named “nyaope” is currently ravaging communities and is predominantly being used by African black populations ...
• Consequences experienced by women survivors of human trafficking in South Africa 

  Sambo, Juliet Patience; Spies, Gloudien M. (University of Stellenbosch, Department of Social Work, 2020)

  Trafficking of women for domestic and sexual exploitation has devastating consequences for women survivors rescued in South Africa. Empirical findings revealed that women survivors of human trafficking (WSHT) suffer and ...
• Experiences of violence among with physical disabilities living in Tshwane Metro, Pretoria 

  Muruzi, Yeukai Leoba (University of Pretoria, 2021)

  Violence against women is a widespread challenge is various communities. Literature reveal that women with disabilities specifically are at an elevated risk of experiencing different types of violence and they experience ...
• Young adults’ perceptions of community violence experienced during adolescence 

  Van Heerden , Marie-Louise (University of Pretoria, 2021)

  Children and adolescents’ have a right to safety, which should be provided in their home and schools as well as in their broader community. A safe environment helps to promote their well-being, both emotionally and physically. ...
• Experiences of social workers in the provision of mental health services in KwaZulu-Natal 

  Ngubane, Thobani Noewell (University of Pretoria, 2021)

  There is growing recognition that mental health is an important public health issue in South Africa, yet mental health services remain chronically under-resourced. This study was conducted in the Durban & Coastal Mental ...
• The experiences of social workers in the provision of mental health services in Tshwane, Gauteng province 

  Mamabolo, Mokgade Hellen (University of Pretoria, 2021)

  Social workers have a significant role to play in the provision of mental health services. Their role and function depend on the settings in which they are employed. The social work profession focuses on the individuals’ ...
• The spiritual factors influencing the health-seeking behaviour amongst the Charismatic Christians in Johannesburg 

  Beukes, Simone Ashley (University of Pretoria, 2021)

  Health-seeking behaviour encompasses the actions, thought processes and decision-making involved in establishing and maintaining a healthy physiological state. As such, various studies have investigated the factors that ...
• The religious factors influencing the health-seeking behaviour of the Jehovah's Witnesses' in Johannesburg (Gauteng Province) 

  Du Toit, Elrie (University of Pretoria, 2021-06-29)

  The religious factors influencing health-seeking behaviours differ from one culture to another. Jehovah’s Witnesses believe that since humans are made by God, human life is the result of a Divine creation (Sarteschi, ...
• The experiences of social workers in the provision of mental health services in the West Rand 

  Matebesi, Kearabilwe (University of Pretoria, 2021)

  One in six South Africans are reported to be suffering from mental health issues whereby only 27 % of the mentally ill population receive treatment. Similarly, to other global countries, South Africa also has a burden in ...
• The experiences of social workers in the provision of mental health services in Johannesburg 

  Gxotelwa, Anele (University of Pretoria, 2021-04-26)

  The development of mental health services emerged from South Africa’s colonial history and the racist policy of apartheid’s influence on colonialism, race and legislative framework within mental health services. In social ...
• A critical ethics of care perspective on refugee income generation : towards sustainable policy and practice in Zimbabwe’s Tongogara camp 

  Taruvinga, Raymond; Holscher, Dorothee; Lombard, A. (Antoinette) (Routledge, 2021)

  This article critiques Zimbabwe's refugee policy and practice context, with a focus on the ideological underpinnings of aided income generation activities in Zimbabwe's Tongogara refugee camp. We apply the lenses of Joan ...

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