Effectiveness of Social Support Systems in preventing Child Abuse and Neglect. A case study of Mabvuku
- Author
- Mwinga, Natasha. R
- Title
- Effectiveness of Social Support Systems in preventing Child Abuse and Neglect. A case study of Mabvuku
- Abstract
- The aim of the research was to see how effective social support mechanisms are at protecting children. The study was prompted by an increase in the number of child abuse cases in the region. This raised concerns about the social support systems' efforts to reduce child abuse and neglect. This research used qualitative methods and a case study to gain a better understanding of why child abuse cases in Mabvuku are on the rise despite the presence of social support systems in the community. Twenty people took part in the survey, including local school heads and teachers, as well as parents and guardians in the community. The researcher used open-ended questions in interviews and focus group discussions to gather data from the participants, allowing them to explain what they really understand about social support systems and child abuse and neglect. According to the responses, the researcher discovered that the primary roles and responsibilities of social support systems include identifying child abuse cases and assessing the needs of vulnerable children, referring cases, advising the community, and raising awareness about child protection issues. The study also discovered that social support systems face a number of challenges that impede and undermine effective child protection processes. The study also reveals that these issues are to blame for the continued rise in child abuse cases. In light of this, the researcher outlined participant perspectives on actions that should be considered to address problems at the family and community levels so that children are effectively protected against abuse and its negative effects. The study also recommends several strategies that can improve the service provision towards child abuse in the community.
- Date
- 2023
- Publisher
- BUSE
- Keywords
- Social Support System
- Child Abuse and Neglect
- Supervisor
- Mr Chidyausiku
- Item sets
- Department of Social Work
