Abstract: Submission #169

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Submission Number: 169

Submission ID: 269

Submission UUID: 88fd4503-3ab4-48d0-9f98-a6f5bc0881f6

Submission URI: /2023/abstracts

Created: Thu, 07/27/2023 - 08:43

Completed: Thu, 07/27/2023 - 08:46

Changed: Thu, 07/27/2023 - 08:46

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Submitted by: Anonymous

Language: English

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Presenters

Title Ms.

Lastname Singh

Firstname Vanessa

eMail [email protected]

Mobile 0720949117

Institution Department of Social Development

Biosketch Vanessa Singh is the Facility Manager at Valley View Child and Youth Care Centre at Department of Social Development. She has 30 years social work experience in residential care for children in temporary care; awaiting trial at secure care centres and Westville Youth Centre. Ms Singh holds a Master’s Degree in Childhood and Youth Development, which she obtained from UKZN. During the COVID 19 Pandemic, Ms Singh had overseen services to homeless people relocated from shelters in Durban. This Project received two awards-the silver award at the Premiers Service Excellence Awards and Gold Award at the National Batho Pele Awards.

Is there a Second Presenter? No

Abstract

Title of Presentatation The utilization of a Multi-Sectoral Approach when working with children awaiting trial in the secure care centres

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

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Abstract South Africa is confronted with social ills that impact negatively on the lives of children exacerbating their vulnerability. Over 120 children were in conflict with the law in 2021-2022 due to peer pressure, substance abuse and gangsterims. The Child Justice Act 75 of 2008 allows for the admission of children in conflict with the law to secure care centres where they receive psycho-social interventions, residential diversion and therapeutic services and recreational activities to reduce recidivism among youth offenders. While these interventions are undertaken collaboratively with probation offices, prosecutors, police, and community stakeholders, and have reduced re-admissions to secure care facilities, after care services are lacking when working with children awaiting trial.

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