scholarly journals The South African child death review pilot: A multiagency approach to strengthen healthcare and protection for children

2016 ◽  
Vol 106 (9) ◽  
pp. 895 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shanaaz Mathews ◽  
Lorna J Martin ◽  
David Coetzee ◽  
Chris Scott ◽  
Threnesan Naidoo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
South African ◽  
Child Death ◽  
The South ◽  
African Child ◽  
Child Death Review ◽  
South African Child

scholarly journals Enriched and empowered: nature’s influence on the psyche in two Afrikaans youth novels

Literator ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 27-48
Author(s):  
S. Meyer
Keyword(s):  
Social Responsibility ◽  
South African ◽  
Family Relationships ◽  
Natural Environment ◽  
Life Skills ◽  
Life Experience ◽  
Peer Pressure ◽  
The South ◽  
African Child ◽  
South African Child

In this article two Afrikaans youth novels are analysed in order to determine to what extent nature and elements of the natural environment can influence a child’s experience and view of life. In “Gamkab” (Betsie van Niekerk) and “Om ’n kierie te keer” (Pieter Pieterse) their natural surroundings expose the characters to challenges and adventures which form a context in which their ways of thinking are challenged and stimulated. This develops their ability to make decisions and solve problems, thereby broadening their life experience and developing their life skills. Theories on reader identification are used to argue that stories like these have the potential to expand and develop reader consciousness. These novels are of importance to the South African child of today, because they introduce various contemporary issues, such as entrepreneurship, social responsibility and multicultural interaction. In identifying with the characters, the reader is confronted with pertinent topics such as peer pressure, teenage insecurities and fears, and problematic family relationships. From the analysis of the novels, which focuses on the enriching and reinforcing contribution of nature, it is apparent that through nature’s challenges the characters are empowered to overcome their problems and improve their personal circumstances. This foreshadows the potential empowerment of the reader.

scholarly journals Do Cash Transfers Promote Food Security? The Case of the South African Child Support Grant

2017 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
pp. 430-456 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giorgio d’Agostino ◽  
Margherita Scarlato ◽  
Silvia Napolitano
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
South African ◽  
Child Support ◽  
Cash Transfers ◽  
The South ◽  
African Child ◽  
Child Support Grant ◽  
South African Child

RESTORATIVE JUSTICE WITH YOUTH SEX OFFENDERS: ISSUES FOR PRACTICE

2017 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 241-259
Author(s):  
Thulane Gxubane
Keyword(s):  
Sex Offenders ◽  
Restorative Justice ◽  
South African ◽  
Justice System ◽  
Work Practice ◽  
Social Work Practice ◽  
Youth Offenders ◽  
African Child ◽  
Doctoral Study ◽  
South African Child

The South African child justice system has adopted the philosophy of restorative justice in the management of child and youth offenders in general as reflected in the preamble of the Child Justice Act 75 of 2008. Whilst restorative justice has been easily applied to less serious youth crimes generally, there seems to be some reservations regarding its appropriateness to dealing with youth sex offenders. This article looks at restorative justice approach within the context of diversion and seeks to highlight practice issues that need to be considered with regard to the application of the aforementioned approach in dealing with youth sex offenders. The article draws from the findings of a Doctoral study that the author conducted which explored this area of social work practice.

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