Dr Sufran Smith: “recanting” in child sexual abuse cases, and normal vs. abnormal sexual behaviour among children
Bonfire
Here at the Bonfire, you can listen to several conversations we have with different experts on a variety of topics, to help you make more informed decisions in your daily work! We hope that by listening to what these professionals have to say, you will be supported in your professional journey.
Interviews with various professionals
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- Report writing
- The legal playground
- Signs of abuse in children
- Impact of abuse on 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
Conversation with Prof. Welma Lubbe about abuse and neglect of babies
How to evaluate the signs and symptoms of child maltreatment.
A message to child protection social workers about the impact of abuse on children
What is emotional dysregulation?
What are the short, medium and long term consequences of children subjected to abuse?
What does child abuse mean?
A quick introduction to Professor Hayley Walker-Williams
Another perspective on the signs of abuse by Nadene Harisunker (Clinical Psychologist) and a special message to CPSWs during the COVID 19 crisis.
Phil Mitchell discusses the signs of sexual abuse in boys
Phil Mitchell discusses the impact of sexual abuse on boys / men
An attorney's view on Child Protection Social Workers in court
Objectivity: Insightful interview with South African Attorney, Mr Frans Fouche
A chat with a seasoned child protection social worker about court reports, some practical tips and words of wisdom
Revise & edit with final message to South African CPSWs
The importance of your writing and the process of writing
Explore The Cave
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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.