NAVIGATING THE ETHICAL AND PROFESSIONAL DYNAMICS OF A SOCIAL WORKER AND PARENT RELATION – WITH SPECIFIC EMPHASIS ON EMOTIONAL NEGLECT THROUGH ABUSE BY PROXY AND COERCION

In South Africa, the relationship dynamics between a social worker and a parent being investigated in a children’s court matter should adhere to professional ethics, neutrality, and respect while ensuring…

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Balancing Rights of Parents: Constitutional Court’s Decision on Section 4 of the Mediation in Certain Divorce Matters Act

In a landmark decision, the Constitutional Court recently rendered a pivotal judgment for never-married parents and parents who are not going through a divorce. In the case of  Centre for…

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