The experiences of diversion workers and volunteers in the implementation of the Youth Empowerment Scheme (YES) as a diversion programme in the Western Cape : an evaluation study

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dc.contributor.authorArendse, Nicolaen_ZA
dc.date.accessioned2015-05-06T07:12:26Z
dc.date.available2015-05-06T07:12:26Z
dc.date.issued2007en_ZA
dc.descriptionIncludes bibliographical references.en_ZA
dc.description.abstractThe aim of this study is to detennine the experiences of NICRO volunteers and diversion workers in the implementation of the YES programme as a diversion option in the Western Cape. This stems from the need to examine the current practice of diversion services in anticipation of the implementation of the Child Justice Bill (Bill 49 of 2002). The implementation of this Bill will have far-reaching repercussions for diversion service providers as it will mean an increase in demand for diversion services and the implementation of minimum standards for such services. A qualitative, evaluative research design was used for this cross-sectional study. The population of NICRO diversion workers in the Western Cape and a sample of volunteers from each of the NICRO offices in the Western Cape were included in the study. Individual interviews were conduded with the volunteers in their respective towns across the Western Cape using an interview schedule. Two focus group sessions were held with the diversion workers. Audio recordings were made of the interviews with volunteers and of the focus group sessions. The transcripts were then analysed for trends, themes and categories. The results were compiled and conclusions drawn. Volunteers and diversion workers generally experienced the YES programme as being positive and making a difference to the lives of participants. The volunteers derived personal satisfaction from facilitating programmes and receiving positive feedback from parents and participants alike. They faced a number of challenges, though, when facilitating the programme. Examples of such problems are with diversity of language, culture, age and educational levels within groups and the lack of co-operation of parents and resistant participants. These challenges volunteers faced with the assistance and guidance of the diversion workers and drawing on their own strengths and capacities.en_ZA
dc.identifier.apacitationArendse, N. (2007). <i>The experiences of diversion workers and volunteers in the implementation of the Youth Empowerment Scheme (YES) as a diversion programme in the Western Cape : an evaluation study</i>. (Thesis). University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Humanities ,Department of Social Development. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11427/12734en_ZA
dc.identifier.chicagocitationArendse, Nicola. <i>"The experiences of diversion workers and volunteers in the implementation of the Youth Empowerment Scheme (YES) as a diversion programme in the Western Cape : an evaluation study."</i> Thesis., University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Humanities ,Department of Social Development, 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/12734en_ZA
dc.identifier.citationArendse, N. 2007. The experiences of diversion workers and volunteers in the implementation of the Youth Empowerment Scheme (YES) as a diversion programme in the Western Cape : an evaluation study. University of Cape Town.en_ZA
dc.identifier.ris TY - Thesis / Dissertation AU - Arendse, Nicola AB - The aim of this study is to detennine the experiences of NICRO volunteers and diversion workers in the implementation of the YES programme as a diversion option in the Western Cape. This stems from the need to examine the current practice of diversion services in anticipation of the implementation of the Child Justice Bill (Bill 49 of 2002). The implementation of this Bill will have far-reaching repercussions for diversion service providers as it will mean an increase in demand for diversion services and the implementation of minimum standards for such services. A qualitative, evaluative research design was used for this cross-sectional study. The population of NICRO diversion workers in the Western Cape and a sample of volunteers from each of the NICRO offices in the Western Cape were included in the study. Individual interviews were conduded with the volunteers in their respective towns across the Western Cape using an interview schedule. Two focus group sessions were held with the diversion workers. Audio recordings were made of the interviews with volunteers and of the focus group sessions. The transcripts were then analysed for trends, themes and categories. The results were compiled and conclusions drawn. Volunteers and diversion workers generally experienced the YES programme as being positive and making a difference to the lives of participants. The volunteers derived personal satisfaction from facilitating programmes and receiving positive feedback from parents and participants alike. They faced a number of challenges, though, when facilitating the programme. Examples of such problems are with diversity of language, culture, age and educational levels within groups and the lack of co-operation of parents and resistant participants. These challenges volunteers faced with the assistance and guidance of the diversion workers and drawing on their own strengths and capacities. DA - 2007 DB - OpenUCT DP - University of Cape Town LK - https://open.uct.ac.za PB - University of Cape Town PY - 2007 T1 - The experiences of diversion workers and volunteers in the implementation of the Youth Empowerment Scheme (YES) as a diversion programme in the Western Cape : an evaluation study TI - The experiences of diversion workers and volunteers in the implementation of the Youth Empowerment Scheme (YES) as a diversion programme in the Western Cape : an evaluation study UR - http://hdl.handle.net/11427/12734 ER - en_ZA
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11427/12734
dc.identifier.vancouvercitationArendse N. The experiences of diversion workers and volunteers in the implementation of the Youth Empowerment Scheme (YES) as a diversion programme in the Western Cape : an evaluation study. [Thesis]. University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Humanities ,Department of Social Development, 2007 [cited yyyy month dd]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/12734en_ZA
dc.language.isoengen_ZA
dc.publisher.departmentDepartment of Social Developmenten_ZA
dc.publisher.facultyFaculty of Humanitiesen_ZA
dc.publisher.institutionUniversity of Cape Town
dc.subject.otherProbation and Correctional Practiceen_ZA
dc.titleThe experiences of diversion workers and volunteers in the implementation of the Youth Empowerment Scheme (YES) as a diversion programme in the Western Cape : an evaluation studyen_ZA
dc.typeMaster Thesis
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