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A CRITICAL REVIEW OF RESILIENCE THEORY AND ITS RELEVANCE FOR SOCIAL WORK by Van Breda, Adrian

“…As resilience theory gains traction as a theoretical framework for research in social work, it is important to engage with it critically.This article provides…”
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Developing the notion of ubuntu as African theory for social work practice by Van Breda, Adrian

“…Ubuntu is an African concept referring to humanness. It gives expression to deeply-held African ideals of one's personhood being rooted in one's…”
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SOCIAL WORK EDUCATORS’ PERCEPTIONS OF THE IMPORTANCE AND RELEVANCE OF ENVIRONMENTAL SOCIAL WORK by Arkert, Linda, Jacobs, Issie

“…It is well known that the effects of climate change and especially environmental inequality are amplified for people who live in poverty or who are…”
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“MUCH OF OUR COUNSELLING IS ABOUT YOUR FACIAL EXPRESSION AND AUTHENTICITY”: SCHOOL-BASED COUNSELLING DURING COVID-19 IN KWAZULU-NATAL PROVINCE by Warria, Ajwang’, Coleman, Kerry-Jane, Chadambuka, Cyndirela

“…Maintaining therapeutic care of learners during and after COVID-19 in South Africa has required significant changes to the way that counselling is provided in…”
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FROM ‘VICTIM’ TO ‘SURVIVOR’: DECONSTRUCTING THE PERVASIVE NOTION OF VICTIMHOOD IN DISCOURSES AROUND PROGRAMMES DEALING WITH GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE by Leburu, Goitseone

“…Social workers are among key professionals rendering empowerment services to people affected by gender-based violence in South Africa. These services are…”
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AN ANALYSIS OF POLICIES AND LEGISLATION RELATING TO CHILD PARTICIPATION BY CHILDREN IN ALTERNATIVE CARE IN SOUTH AFRICA by Schiller, Ulene, Strydom, Marianne, Lombard, Antoinette, Rademeyer, Cobus

“…Worldwide, children in the care of the state constitute one of the most vulnerable groups in society. They are often not heard, or their views not respected in…”
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WORKPLACE LEARNING IN THE CONTEMPORARY SUPERVISION LANDSCAPE: THE CASE OF SUPERVISION IN A SOCIAL SERVICE ORGANISATION by Sithole, Mbongeni Shadrack, Shokane, Allucia Lulu

“…The blurring of the boundaries and interconnectedness between learning and work are features worth exploring in the contemporary supervision landscape…”
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EXPLORING RECIPROCITY IN GRANDPARENT-GRANDCHILDREN CARE: THE CASE OF MDLANKOMO LOCATION, LIBODE IN THE EASTERN CAPE, SOUTH AFRICA by Soganga, Aseza, Kang’ethe, Simon Murote

“…In South Africa, there appears to be a paradigm shift where the majority of the country’s children are taken care of by their grandparents. This article…”
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THE INFLUENCE OF CULTURE ON CHILD RIGHTS VIOLATIONS IN ZIMBABWE: A CASE STUDY by Tshugulu, Ansley Nonsikelelo, Simbine, Samuel Lisenga, Charamba, Sunungurai, Muridzo, Noel Garikai

“…The article explores child rights violations emanating from harmful cultural practices in Zimbabwe. A qualitative case study research design was used. The…”
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ETHICAL GUIDELINES FOR ADOPTION SOCIAL WORKERS IN SOUTH AFRICA: THE DELPHI PROCESS by Pieterse, Katinka, Malan, Hanelie

“…Adoption involves dealing with legal and ethical complexities, competing rights and addressing the long-term implications for those involved. The principle of…”
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NOW THE SOLUTION IS HERE – SOCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR ORPHANED CHILDREN: THE EXTENDED CHILD SUPPORT GRANT by Sibanda, Sipho, Ndamba, Felistus

“…The current crisis in foster care was precipitated by using the child protection system to meet the social assistance needs of orphaned children. The new…”
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PERCEPTIONS OF NYAOPE USERS REGARDING THERAPEUTIC SERVICES AT PRIVATE IN-PATIENT TREATMENT CENTRES IN GAUTENG by Zwane, Noxolo Chairmaine Minenhle, Geyer, Stephan

“…National data indicate that young adults are increasingly vulnerable to the harmful use of nyaope –an illicit drug. Consequently, there is a need for…”
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IS THE DEVELOPMENTAL SOCIAL WELFARE APPROACH TO CHILD PROTECTION SERVICES WORKING? VOICES OF CHILDREN, FAMILIES AND SOCIAL WORKERS IN EASTERN CAPE, SOUTH AFRICA by Herselman, Marinei, Schiller, Ulene, Tanga, Pius

“…Decades of research have highlighted the challenges facing child protection services in a developmental approach. The aim of the article is to explore whether…”
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SOCIAL WORK AT THE INTERFACE OF COVID-19: AN EXPLORATORY STUDY AT A UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY by Bhagwan, Raisuyah

“…The aim of the study was to explore the roles of social workers at a university of technology in KwaZulu-Natal during the COVID-19 pandemic. Through…”
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EXPLORING THE EXPERIENCES OF SOCIAL WORK STUDENTS ON THE USE OF BLENDED LEARNING AND EMERGENCY REMOTE ONLINE LEARNING PRIOR TO AND DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC by Makhanya, Thembelihle Brenda, Mfishi, Zwelisha

“…The study employed a qualitative research approach and emancipatory framework to explore students’ experiences with blended learning and emergency remote…”
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RESILIENCE OF SOCIAL AUXILIARY WORKERS: DEFINED BY STRENGTHS AND COPING ABILITIES by Crocker, Anje, Wilson, Lizane

“…Resilience has been identified as a protective factor that improves the ability to manage stress, promotes wellbeing and enables individuals to thrive in…”
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RENDERING SERVICES IN CHILD AND YOUTH CARE CENTRES: EXPERIENCES AND CHALLENGES OF SOCIAL WORKERS by Phaswana, Kagisho, Erlank, Elizabeth

“…Effective social work services in child and youth care centres (CYCCs) depend on how social workers deal with the associated experiences and challenges. This…”
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THE CO-DEVELOPMENT OF A FRAMEWORK TO SUPPORT PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH A HEARING LOSS: USING A CONSENSUS WORKSHOP by Davids, Ronel, Roman, Nicolette, Schenck, Catherine

“…Research highlights the complex needs of parents of children with hearing loss. These complex needs include the need for parents to have access to information,…”
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CHALLENGES EXPERIENCED BY CHILD AND YOUTH CARE WORKERS IN CHILD AND YOUTH CARE CENTRES WORKING WITH CHILDREN by Mhizha, Ropafadzai, Nhedzi, Abyshey

“…This article explores the challenges of child and youth care workers (CYCWs) working with children. Children and young people exhibiting attachment and…”
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FOSTER CARE: YES OR NO? THE DECISION-MAKING PROCESSES OF SOCIAL WORKERS RENDERING FOSTER CARE SERVICES by Naicker, Pathamavathy, Botha, Petro

“…Decisions made by social workers play a crucial role in foster care. Despite the challenging conditions under which social workers work in South Africa, they…”
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