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Submission Number: 190
Submission ID: 296
Submission UUID: d4698708-35ec-46d2-9078-a58947fa4ef8
Submission URI: /2023/abstracts

Created: Thu, 07/27/2023 - 15:21
Completed: Thu, 07/27/2023 - 16:02
Changed: Thu, 08/17/2023 - 00:26

Remote IP address: 102.65.62.132
Submitted by: Anonymous
Language: English

Is draft: No
Current page: Complete
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Title Dr.
Lastname September
Firstname Uwarren
eMail [email protected]
Mobile 0794990196
Institution University of the Western Cape
Biosketch I am a lecturer at the University of the Western Cape. My research interests include Mental health and Families, Community and Public Mental health, and practice education. I hold a D.Phil degree from Stellenbosch University.
Is there a Second Presenter? Yes
Title Prof.
Lastname Strydom
Firstname Marianne
eMail [email protected]
Mobile 0828288266
Institution Stellenbosch University
Biosketch Marianne Strydom is a lecturer at Stellenbosch University. Her research interests include child abuse and neglect, child protection, family preservation, and practice education. She holds a D.Phil degree from Stellenbosch University.
Is there a Third Presenter? No
Title of Presentatation SOCIAL WORK AND POLICE SERVICES IN ADVANCING MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT SERVICES TO FAMILIES
Theme Selection THEME 2: Building sustainable, resilient, and self-reliant communities through indigenous modalities, inter-sectoral collaborations, and partnerships
Subtheme TWO Selection SUB 2.1 Supporting families in mitigating vulnerabilities
Select your Presentation Type Oral Presentation
Abstract In South Africa, the Mental Health Care Act (MHCA) proposes a collaborative relationship between the South African Police Services (SAPS) and mental health care practitioners (MHCP) such as social workers. Police officers are often contacted when a family member is experiencing a mental health crisis. The way in which these families and patients are treated can impact their human rights. There is a lack of published data on this issue; hence the need to investigate the views of social workers about the challenges experienced by families with police services. A qualitative research methodology was employed, and explorative and descriptive research designs were utilised. The most important conclusion indicated that the experiences of families with SAPS support were poor. Recommendations are presented on the actions that could be taken by social workers to improve relationships between SAPS and families of relatives with a mental illness to improve support services.
Title Dr
Firstname Nkosiyazi
Lastname Dube
Does the Abstract fit the selected Theme? Yes
What Area does this Abstract Focus on? Empirical Research
Status Accepted
Title Prof
Firstname Annaline
Lastname Keet
Does the Abstract fit the selected Theme? Yes
What Area does this Abstract Focus on? Empirical Research
Status Accepted
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