Browsing Social Work by Author "van der Westhuizen, Marichen"
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Aftercare to chemically addicted adolescents: An exploration of their needs
van der Westhuizen, Marichen; Assim, H; Alpaslan, Nicky; de Jager, Mariana (OASIS, 2013)Treatment of chemical addiction includes preparation for treatment, formal treatment and aftercare. The latter appears to be a neglected area in service delivery to chemically addicted adolescents, contributing to the ... -
Exploring the social function of congregations: Acommunity development approach to develop ‘hub-and-spill’ early childhood development centres
van der Westhuizen, Marichen; Smith, Rina; Beukes, Jacques W. (AOSIS, 2019)This article reflects on the findings of a research study that investigated a community development project by CARITAS, a welfare organisation of the Dutch Reformed Church (DRC). The said organisation, together with local ... -
A reflective view of the introduction of technologies in social work fieldwork modules within the South African context
van der Westhuizen, Marichen; Gawulayo, Sibulelo; Lukelelo, Nomvuyo (Kazan Federal University, 2021)The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need to prepare students for emergency online learning and teaching. The blended-learning approach that includes online learning and teaching options in social work theoretical modules ... -
Youths in gangs on the Cape Flats: If not gangs, then what?
van der Westhuizen, Marichen; Gawulayo, Sibulelo (Stellenbosch University, 2021-03)Gangs are social groups within geographical territories that use symbols, verbal and non-verbal communication to express their belonging to the group, and resort to crime to exercise power and control over the territory ...