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Submission Number: 176
Submission ID: 278
Submission UUID: 7234d350-636b-4306-81bd-50bbd01e49ce
Submission URI: /2023/abstracts
Created: Thu, 07/27/2023 - 09:33
Completed: Thu, 07/27/2023 - 10:06
Changed: Wed, 08/16/2023 - 23:30
Remote IP address: 164.151.196.130
Submitted by: Anonymous
Language: English
Is draft: No
Current page: Complete
Webform: Abstract
Presenters
Ms.
Ngubane
Nozipho Babra
Department of Social Development
Nozipho Ngubane is a passionate professional social worker based at Impendle service office under the Department of Social Development. Nozipho has been in this field for an uninterrupted twelve years of experience providing social work expertise to vulnerable groups, individuals, Non Profit Organisations and community based programs. Nozipho holds a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work as well as the Masters degree in Child Care and Protection from the University of Kwazulu Natal. Nozipho is registered under the South African Council for Social Service Professions in terms of Social Service Professions Act 110 of 1978. She believes in making a difference.
No
Abstract
Combating substance abuse amongst learners in South African schools
THEME 2: Building sustainable, resilient, and self-reliant communities through indigenous modalities, inter-sectoral collaborations, and partnerships
SUB 2.6 Multi-sectoral strategies for mental health and substance abuse prevention and intervention
Oral Presentation
Substance abuse is one of the pandemics that destroy the future of young people in South African schools leading to a number of social ills which exacerbate the economic deterioration of the country. This study explored the legislative framework in combating substance abuse among learners in South African schools. A literature review of legislative frameworks in different countries shows the causes of substance abuse and its effects on learners, their families, in schools, communities and the country at large. The findings show that although a legislative framework is available in South Africa but the implementation part is lacking compared to other countries such as Germany and Netherlands. Implementing the existing legislation while adopting strategies such as harm reduction which is a proven method may be effective and might have a great impact in combating substance abuse especially amongst South African learners in all spheres of education from primary to tertiary.
Reviewer ONE Feedback
Prof
Reineth
Prinsloo
Yes
Empirical Research
Accepted
Reviewer TWO Feedback
Prof
Annaline
Keet
Yes
Empirical Research
Accepted
