Given the growing emphasis in research and service provision on strengths rather than
deficits, the focus on youth support in the South African Children's Act of 2005 and the lack of …

Schools are often the only formal service provider for young people living in socio-
economically marginalized communities, uniquely positioning school staff to support positive …

BACKGROUND: Recent literature has indicated that exposure to multiple traumatic events in
adults is associated with high levels of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, and …

Exposure to violence puts children at risk for developing a variety of problems, including
depression, anxiety, and conduct problems. The extent to which children's individual, family …

South African adolescents are exposed to high levels of violence and trauma, including
community violence, abuse, and neglect. Violence and trauma are associated with negative …

The purpose of this study was to explore and describe the experiences of vulnerable
learners from child-headed households through an ecological systems model that includes …

With the anticipated publication of the DSM-5 in May 2013, much reflection and work has
been done on reviewing existing psychiatric nomenclature including, but not limited to the …

The aims of the study were to examine the relationship between multiple victimisation and
drug use, and the role of drug use and other intra-personal, peer, parental and …

In the last decade there has been a significant escalation in the number of orphans and
vulnerable children (OVC) in various parts of the world, more particularly, in Sub-Saharan …

This article briefly surveys the extent to which traumatic events are a feature of life all over
Africa and provides a comprehensive review of research that documents the pervasiveness …