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- ItemOpen AccessAgents of restorative justice? Probation officers in the child justice system(Institute For Security Studies, 2008-09) Gxubane, ThulaneProbation officers, like generic social workers, have been and continue to be implementers rather than generators of social policies. Yet, probation officers have an important role to play in transforming the child justice system as they are central to the administration of child justice. This article argues that the Child Justice Bill (B49 of 2002) needs to be aligned with other pieces of legislation and policies that reflect a developmental approach and response to crime. The developmental approach will not only maximise the opportunities for meaningful interventions that could translate into prevention of crime and recidivism among young offenders, but will also have long-term benefits for the young offenders, their victims and society in general.
- ItemOpen AccessA developmental approach to dealing with young offenders: An imperative for probation practice and policy framework(Social Work/Maatskaplike Werk, 2010) Gxubane, ThulaneThe Child Justice Act provides a legislative context for probation practice. Probation officers as one of the key role players in the administration of child justice have an important responsibility in the development of this Act, since it will determine the nature and parameters of their role. The Child Justice Act needs to be aligned with other pieces of legislation that reflect a developmental approach in response to crime. A conscious reflection on this approach will help to remind probation officers and other justice officials about the overarching goals of the child justice system, namely, the prevention of crime and recidivism and to guide them towards suitable responses.
- ItemOpen AccessA developmental social work approach to crime prevention through restorative justice(Juta & Company Ltd, 2012) Gxubane, ThulaneThis chapter focuses on restorative justice as a developmental social work approach to crime prevention. The South African policy and legislative framework for a developmental approach to crime prevention is outlined. The conceptual framework, values and principles underlying restorative justice are explored and the advantages and possible benefits of restorative justice are outlined. The chapter will also look at some of the critical issues that restorative justice practitioners need to be mindful of when applying restorative justice. Guidelines to help give effect to restorative justice are offered to social workers in the criminal justice system.
- ItemRestrictedA Developmental Social Work Practice Framework for Promoting Healthy Human Relationships for and Amongst Youth in South Africa(Springer, 2021-01-02) Gxubane, Thulane; Noyoo, NdangwaYoung people are exposed to various sources of vulnerabilities due to their stage of human development and their socio-economic and cultural backgrounds. They are often confronted with enormous social and peer pressures, as well as challenges of having to live up to the expectations of their families, community and society in general. These pressures and expectations usually result in intrapersonal and interpersonal conflicts. The former usually leads to intense anger, anxiety and sometimes depression which manifest in unhealthy relationships with the self. The latter usually contributes to destructive human relationships and interpersonal violence. Dysfunctional human relationships have a major negative impact on young people’s social functioning. Healthy human relationships are essential in establishing good social support systems, which could enhance young people’s sense of belonging and social functioning. A developmental practice paradigm requires social workers to promote the prevention of destructive human relationships, and to intervene as early as possible in ameliorating emerging troublesome human relationships. This chapter focuses on a developmental social work practice framework for promoting healthy human relationships for and amongst youth in South Africa. It proposes a developmental and restorative practice framework, which could promote resilience and healthy human relationships for and among youth.
- ItemRestrictedMulti-disciplinary practice guidelines for the management of youth sex offenders through residential diversion within a restorative justice approach in South Africa(Routledge Taylor &Francis group, 2015) Gxubane, ThulaneThis article is based on a study which explored the use of residential diversion within a restorative justice framework in the management of youth sex offenders in South Africa. The research design of the study combined qualitative and quantitative approaches with a predominantly qualitative thrust in the gathering, analysis and presentation of data. A non-probability purposive sampling method was adopted with three sets of samples, namely, youth ex-sex offenders, their significant others, and key informants from various professions who were involved in the management of youth ex-sex offenders and/or their victims in a variety of settings. The article highlights a number of potential benefits and challenges that could be anticipated in the application of restorative justice within a residential option of diversion. Practice guidelines are offered which will hopefully help to clarify the roles and responsibilities of the different professionals, paraprofessionals and the community in promoting good practice in the study focus area.
- ItemOpen AccessRestorative justice with youth sex offenders: Issues for practice(The Social Work Practitioner-Researcher Die Maatskaplikewerk Navorser-Praktisyn, 2014-07) Gxubane, ThulaneThe South African child justice system has adopted the philosophy of restorative justice in the management of child and youth offenders in general as reflected in the preamble of the Child Justice Act 75 of 2008. Whilst restorative justice has been easily applied to less serious youth crimes generally, there seems to be some reservations regarding its appropriateness to dealing with youth sex offenders. This article looks at restorative justice approach within the context of diversion and seeks to highlight practice issues that need to be considered with regard to the application of the aforementioned approach in dealing with youth sex offenders. The article draws from the findings of a PhD study that the author conducted which explored this area of social work practice.