Essays about: "Street children"

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  1. 21. Problems and Solutions when Dealing with Street Children : A qualitative study based on experiences from Social Workers' in Bloemfontein, South Africa

    University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/HHJ, Avd. för beteendevetenskap och socialt arbete

    Author : Amanda Friberg; Viktoria Martinsson; [2017]
    Keywords : Street children; South Africa; Social work; Social work process; Qualitative study; Bloemfontein;

    Abstract : Based on qualitative interviews with social workers is the aim with this study to examine a social worker's perspective concerning their work and development with street children in Bloemfontein, South Africa. The interviews were analyzed thematically focusing on how social workers describe the problems and their work/strategies with street children. READ MORE

  2. 22. Can Gender Make a Difference? : A Minor Field Study on the Street-Connected Children in The Gambia.

    University essay from Växjö universitet/Institutionen för samhällsvetenskap

    Author : To Ly Pham; Ina Byström; [2016]
    Keywords : street-connected children; street-connected boys; street-connected girls; gender; livelihoods; Martha Nussbaum; Capability Theory of Justice; Ten Central Human Capabilities; The Gambia.;

    Abstract : Many studies have been carried out throughout the world on how street-connected children relate to the streets, but not enough of these studies are seen through a gender perspective. Hence, the general conception of street-connected children is in some manner still mainstreamed, which casts an image claiming all children in the same category. READ MORE

  3. 23. Public Perceptions of Street Children in Cairo: The Criminalization of Street Children and the Role of the Public

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen; Lunds universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Rebecca Göthe; [2016]
    Keywords : street children; criminalization; public opinion; public perceptions; Egypt; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : The present study seeks to explore the criminalization of, and punitive responses toward poor and marginalized people, through a case study on street children in Cairo. The specific focus of the study is public perceptions of the street children. READ MORE

  4. 24. Swedish Child Protection under the CRC: Application of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child in the Social Work Assessments

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för socialt arbete

    Author : Eirini Galanou; [2015-12-18]
    Keywords : Convention on the Rights of the Child CRC ; BBIC; organizational culture; street-level bureaucrats‘ discretion; Child participation; ;

    Abstract : After reviewing previous researches regarding the child care system in Sweden, the actual application of the Convention on the Rights of the Child seems questionable. Sweden has ratified the Convention on the Rights of the Child in 1990 and has adopted its principles into the domestic law regarding the child welfare system. READ MORE

  5. 25. ”No one wants to live on the cold streets” A qualitative study about street children and centers in Kisumu, Kenya

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för socialt arbete

    Author : Amanda Persson; Meron Muleta; Simone Waad; [2015-06-18]
    Keywords : Street children; push and pull factors; shelter; gender; Kenya; Kisumu;

    Abstract : Street children are a common feature and increasing issue in many parts of Kenya. The street life’s conditions are harsh for any human being, but especially for a child. This qualitative study has taken place in Kisumu, Kenya. The work of centers in Kisumu providing care for these children is very important. READ MORE