PERCEPTIONS OF RELATIONSHIP VIOLENCE: A YOUTH PERSPECTIVE

Authors

  • Blanche Pretorius Department of Social Development Professions, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Universit
  • Susan Terblanche Department of Social Work, University of Western Cape
  • Lullu Tshiwula Support and Development, University of Western Cape, Bellville, South Africa.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15270/43-2-280

Abstract

Youths constitute a significant and growing sector of the population living in South Africa.
Dickson-Tetteh and Ladha (2000:2) state that there are currently about 18 million people under
the age of 20 years, who constitute 44% of the total population. McWhirter, McWhirter,
McWhirter and McWhirter (2004:4) suggest that the well-being and stability of society depend
on our ability to prepare well-adjusted and responsible young people to step forward to take up
their roles as the older generation passes. In contemporary society the youth face a host of
challenges that can impact either positively or negatively on their ability to negotiate the
transition from childhood to adulthood. During adolescence youths complete crucial life-tasks
and as such are especially vulnerable to the effects of violence as both perpetrators and
victims.

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2014-06-30

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Pretorius, B., Terblanche, S., & Tshiwula, L. (2014). PERCEPTIONS OF RELATIONSHIP VIOLENCE: A YOUTH PERSPECTIVE. Social Work/Maatskaplike Werk, 43(2). https://doi.org/10.15270/43-2-280

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