How should children be CARED for? What is the standard of CARE according to the Children’s Act 38/2005?
Moonlight
In the moonlight, we shed light on important sections of the Children’s Act 38/2005 and other pieces of legislation to remind you of the law.
Sections of the Childrens act simplified
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- Report writing
- The legal playground
- Signs of abuse in children
- Impact of abuse on children
What is NEGLECT according to the Children’s Act 38/2005?
What is ABUSE according to the Children’s Act 38/2005?
How do we know when a child is IN NEED OF CARE AND PROTECTION according to the Children’s Act 38/2005?
What are some of the orders a Children’s Court can make?
What to do if a child in alternative care is injured, abused or dies?
Child absconding from alternative care
What is a pre-hearing conference? Let us revise Section 69 of the Children's Act 38/2005
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.