In their own words: Young people’s vulnerabilities to being groomed and sexually abused online
Signs of abuse on children
As CPSWs you need to know and identify signs of abuse or neglect. In this theme, we talk to experienced practitioners and consult relevant legislation and study findings that focus on the common tell-tale signs of child abuse.
Precious Stones
Skin Signs in Child Abuse
The grooming of children for sexual abuse in religious settings: Unique characteristics and select case studies
Can Projective Drawings Detect if a Child Experienced Sexual or Physical Abuse?: A Systematic Review of the Controlled Research
Physical signs of child abuse
Early Indicators of Child Abuse and Neglect: A Multi-Professional Delphi Study
Longitudinal predictors of child sexual abuse in a large community-based sample of South African youth
Bonfire
Dr Sufran Smith: “recanting” in child sexual abuse cases, and normal vs. abnormal sexual behaviour among children
Conversation with Prof. Welma Lubbe about abuse and neglect of babies
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
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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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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.