The perceptions of Setswana parents regarding the disclosure of child sexual abuse
| dc.contributor.author | Chabeletsane, S. B. | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2016-06-20T15:13:57Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2016-06-20T15:13:57Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2015 | |
| dc.description.abstract | Unfortunately, no research is available regarding the parents‟ role in the disclosure or non-disclosure of child sexual abuse within this specific culture. Thus the aim of the research was to describe and explore the perceptions of Setswana parents regarding the disclosure of child sexual abuse: To find out from them what might be the contributing factors, or barriers which may restrict the disclosure of child sexual abuse. This information will aid social workers to empower Setswana parents with knowledge and insight on why they need to disclose child sexual abuse for forensic investigations, and how to prevent the recanting of that disclosure - thus ensuring v the successful prosecution of the alleged perpetrator. The social worker will also be able to structure their interviews in such a way that they can recognize – and overcome - these barriers during their interviews with the alleged sexually abused children. Purposive sampling was conducted among social workers from the Department of Social Development (Tlokwe Service Point) and Setswana parents from two organizations (the other being SAVF). The results of this research have revealed that Setswana parents still do not have adequate information on what constitutes child sexual abuse. They seem to regard only rape as a form of sexual abuse, and they also do not seem to have knowledge of the fact that boy/girl children can get sexually abused as well. There were also a number of parents who felt that the manner in which female children dress may provoke the sexual abuse. However, none of the parents felt that culture should in any way hinder a child or their parents from reporting sexual abuse. The social workers believe that the Potchefstroom community needs to be made aware of the issues around child sexual abuse. They are of the opinion that more programmes should be implemented in the community, in churches, schools, social clubs and other relevant places. They also believe that parents should be made aware that it is part of their rights and responsibilities as parents, to report any abuse against their children – and, if they do not adhere to this obligation, that they may also be held liable. | en_US |
| dc.identifier.citation | Chabeletsane, S. B. (2015). The perceptions of Setswana parents regarding the disclosure of child sexual abuse. Potchefstroom: NorthWest University. | en_US |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://dspace.nwu.ac.za/bitstream/handle/10394/17760/Chabeletsane_SB_2015.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y | |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/11212/2812 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | en_US |
| dc.publisher | NorthWest University | en_US |
| dc.subject | South Africa | en_US |
| dc.subject | child sexual abuse | en_US |
| dc.subject | caregiver perceptions | en_US |
| dc.subject | International Resources | en_US |
| dc.subject | disclosure | en_US |
| dc.title | The perceptions of Setswana parents regarding the disclosure of child sexual abuse | en_US |
| dc.type | Article | en_US |