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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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TOWARDS THE CREATION OF A DEVELOPMENTAL WELFARE STATE IN ZIMBABWE: AN INSIDE PERSPECTIVE ON THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT by Kurevakwesu, Wilberforce, Dzoma, Fanuel, Mundau, Mulwayini, Magocha, John Chiwanza, Chizasa, Simbarashe, Takangovada, Mary

“…In June 2020 the government of Zimbabwe issued a statement of intent towards embracing a developmental social welfare approach by changing the name of the…”
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THE CURRENT LANDSCAPE OF CHILD PROTECTION SERVICES IN SOUTH AFRICA: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW by Strydom, Marianne, Schiller, Ulene, Orme, Julie

“…Child protection services are seen as the largest field of social work service delivery in South Africa. Repeated warnings of the 'crisis state' of child…”
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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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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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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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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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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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EXPLORING THE ROLE OF JOB RESOURCES IN THE WELL-BEING OF WOMEN ACADEMICS IN THE WORKPLACE by Maboeta, Bonita, van Schalkwyk, Izanette, Bloem, Retha

“…Despite several changes in the workplace, women still face unique challenges with harmful effects on their well-being. Job resources are a crucial buffer…”
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FACTORS INFLUENCING RELAPSE IN INDIVIDUALS WITH SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS: AN ECOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE by Ndou, Nobuhle, Khosa, Priscalia

“…Substance abuse is a global problem that has generated considerable concern among patients, families, clinicians and researchers. Existing research has not…”
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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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ADAPTING THE SOCIAL WORK CURRICULUM FOR RELEVANCE IN A SOUTH AFRICAN UNIVERSITY: A COLLABORATIVE AUTOETHNOGRAPHY OF SOCIAL WORK ACADEMICS DURING THE KZN FLOODS by Motloung, Siphiwe, Mzinyane, Bongane

“…This article adopts collaborative autoethnography in order to critically reflect on the experiences of social work academics who integrated disaster-specific…”
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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 ECOLOGICAL SYSTEMS APPROACH TO ASSESS THE WELL-BEING OF STREET CHILDREN IN ZIMBABWE: IMPLICATIONS FOR DEVELOPMENTAL SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE by Gunhidzirai, Constance

“…This study reports on an assessment of the well-being of street children in Harare Metropolitan Province in Zimbabwe using the ecological systems approach…”
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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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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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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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SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOODS AND VALUE CHAIN DEVELOPMENT WITH WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS: EVIDENCE AND LESSONS FROM THE CLOTHING BANK, SOUTH AFRICA by Raniga, Tanusha

“…Female-headed households often benefit from engaging in sustainable livelihoods and value chain development approaches to enhance income security. In this…”
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