Child sexual abuse in Zimbabwe: Prevention strategies for social workers
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2015
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African Journal of Social Work
Abstract
The phenomenon of child sexual abuse (CSA) remains topical in
Zimbabwe. Statistics, literature and debate reflect not only
increased scientific interest in child sexual abuse and its potential
effects but also growing public concern about this form of child
maltreatment. The sexual abuse of children crosses cultural and
economic divides. Sexual abuse can lead to long-lasting, even lifelong
consequences and is a serious problem on individuals, families
and societies. Social workers by nature of their work, intervene at
the individual, family and societal level. This paper will explore the
definition of CSA, its effects and prevention strategies. The paper
adopts Meili‘s model of prevention which suggests prevention of
CSA at primary, secondary and tertiary levels. The authors conclude
that social workers in Zimbabwe have a role to play at all the three
levels of intervention.
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Zimbabwe, prevention, child sexual abuse, social work
Citation
Muridzo, N. G., & Malianga, E. (2015). Child sexual abuse in Zimbabwe: Prevention strategies for social workers. African Journal of Social Work, 5(2), 41-64.