Casework intervention for abused women in the Moses Kotane Local Municipality

[摘要] ENGLISH ABSTRACT:This research investigates casework intervention for abused women in Moses KotaneLocal Municipality.The purpose of this research is to present a theoretical and practical framework from acasework perspective for dealing with abused women. The motivation for the studywas based on the need of social workers to have a framework when applyingcasework during intervention with abused women. The framework will offer guidanceand will ensure that the service rendered to abused women is of a good quality.The objectives of this study is to investigate the nature and extent of the abuse ofwomen in Moses Kotane Local Municipality, to explain the causes and consequencesof abuse, and to describe casework intervention strategies to address abuse of women.The research covers the nature and prevalence of abuse of women as well as thecauses of abuse. The consequences of abuse of women are also outlined in theresearch report.A practice perspective, a theory and a model which can be applied during interventionwith abused women, is also included in the report. A practical framework is alsoincluded with the help of literature reviewed.The empirical research involved both qualitative and quantitative methods. Thissection presents findings in the form of tables and figures and gives an analysis of thefindings. The findings were analyzed and compared with the findings from previousstudies undertaken by various authors. The findings can be used as a guideline bysocial workers when applying casework during intervention with abused women.Recommendations are also included in the report.

[发布机构] Stellenbosch University