Browsing Department of Social Work by Subject "Youth"
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Challenges faced by child and youth care workers with regard to discipline of children with challenging behaviour in residential child and youth care centre
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)Child and Youth Care Workers employed in residential Child and Youth Care Centres are often challenged by the behaviour of children in their care. The goal of the study was therefore to explore and describe the challenges ... -
An exploration of experiences of youth exiting foster care system
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)Foster care is a major area of interest within the field of social work studies. The South African welfare system has not done enough to assist the youth exiting the system. This study aimed to explore and describe the ... -
Residential caregivers’ perceptions of adolescents’ preparedness, as they transition from residential care
(University of Western Cape, 2021)The National Policy on Orphans and Vulnerable defines an orphan as a child, who has lost one, or both parents, and is under the age of 18, while a vulnerable child is one, who is in need of care and protection. The Orphans ...