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Submission Number: 134
Submission ID: 194
Submission UUID: 4fba0c5e-aa37-4430-9ebf-2e7cd80f7f19
Submission URI: /2023/abstracts

Created: Mon, 07/17/2023 - 20:02
Completed: Mon, 07/17/2023 - 20:36
Changed: Wed, 08/16/2023 - 16:13

Remote IP address: 105.184.63.181
Submitted by: Anonymous
Language: English

Is draft: No
Current page: Complete
Webform: Abstract
Title Ms.
Lastname Myeni
Firstname Sithuthukile
eMail [email protected]
Mobile 0760132134
Institution University of Zululand
Biosketch Sithuthukile Myeni is a lecturer at the University of Zululand in the Department of Social Work. She holds a Master of Arts (Social Work) degree and is currently pursuing her PhD, focusing on gender-based violence. She has vast social work experience in the fields of victim empowerment, child protection, and community work
Is there a Second Presenter? Yes
Title Ms.
Lastname Mthethwa
Firstname Nokuthuthuka
eMail [email protected]
Mobile 0723607540
Institution Department of Social Development
Biosketch Nokuthuthuka Mthethwa is a social worker by profession and is currently the Deputy Director (KwaMsane Office). She hold a Master of Arts (Social Work) which she obtained form the University of Zululand. She currently has thirteen years practicing in the field of social work. Her professional interests are in restorative services namely crime prevention and support, victim empowerment, and substance abuse prevention and treatment.
Is there a Third Presenter? No
Title of Presentatation Northern Cluster Social Work Seminar: An Exploration of Gender-Based Violence and Women's Place in Society
Theme Selection THEME 1: Promoting stakeholder partnerships that protect, support and enhance resilience during adverse events and trauma
Subtheme ONE Selection SUB 1.2 The protection of physical and psychological health and wellbeing of children, people with disabilities, and older people through fostering safe, sustainable, and inclusive living spaces
Select your Presentation Type Oral Presentation
Abstract The Northern Cluster Social Work Seminar brought distinguished guests from the public sector, Higher Education, and Civil Society organizations together, focusing on gender-based violence (GBV) and its impact on women's place in society. A key highlight was the presentation of ongoing research on GBV, aiming to enhance knowledge, refine interventions, and provide essential services. The seminar explored the Global Social Work Month theme, advocating for social workers' competence in handling diverse populations. Attendees actively participated in addressing key questions related to traditional customs and beliefs, rational social action, current GBV interventions, barriers faced by social service practitioners, strategies promoting women's role in society, and support for practitioners as carers of GBV victims.. Discussions and recommendations underscored the need to address cultural norms perpetuating GBV, strengthen National Strategic Plan implementation, and provide support and resources for practitioners. Promoting gender equality through legislation and empowerment programs emerged as essential in combating GBV, highlighting the importance of collective efforts to eradicate gender-based violence and promote women's rightful place in society, fostering continuous collaboration and action for a violence-free and discrimination-free society.
Title Prof
Firstname Mariette
Lastname van der Merwe
Does the Abstract fit the selected Theme? Yes
What Area does this Abstract Focus on? Practice
Status Accepted
Title Prof
Firstname Annaline
Lastname Keet
Does the Abstract fit the selected Theme? Somewhat
What Area does this Abstract Focus on? Practice
Status Accepted
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