Supporting child protection social workers in South Africa
The Cave is your safe space to reflect and learn
Recent precious stones
In their own words: Kisthardt, M. (2006-2007). Working in the Best Interest of Children: Facilitating the Collaboration of Lawyers and Social Workers in Abuse and Neglect Cases. Rutgers Law Record, 30, 1-77
Ethical Professional Writing in Social Work and Human Service
In their own words: Young people’s vulnerabilities to being groomed and sexually abused online
Recent bonfire articles
Dr Sufran Smith: “recanting” in child sexual abuse cases, and normal vs. abnormal sexual behaviour among children
Ms Helena Burke: Talks about the sections in the Children’s Act (38/2005), evidence and consent issues when talking to children
Conversation with Ms Sanet Viljoen: the Evaluation, the Conclusion and Recommendation of a court reports
Recent bat memes
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'Catching your client buying booze!'
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'Your honour, I actually know a lot about the case...I am the case manager after all..'
Explore our themes
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Report writing
Good report writing is central to deliver effective child protection services in South Africa.
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The legal playground
The legal playground child protection social workers enter when they protect children.
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Signs of abuse in children
As CPSWs you need to know and identify signs of abuse or neglect.
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Impact of abuse on children
We talk to experts about abuse impacts children and we explore evidence based studies that focus on the effects on children when maltreated.