THE USE AND VALUE OF A CHILD ASSESSMENT TOOL (CAT) IN SOCIAL WORK CHILD ASSESSMENTS

Authors

  • Andiswa Mlotshwa KwaZula Natal University
  • Maud Mthembu KwaZulu Natal University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15270/57-4-968

Keywords:

child assessment tool (CAT), child-centred, child friendly, communication, participation, social workers

Abstract

The integration of child-friendly tools during child counselling facilitates effective communication and child participation. However, the use of child-friendly tools in generalist child counselling remains sparse. This paper presents social work students’ perceptions of using a child assessment tool (CAT).  While the study adopted a mixed-method approach, this paper reports the findings drawn from the study's qualitative findings. Data collection included individual semi-structured interviews with purposively sampled fourth-level student social workers. The results indicated that using the CAT created a child-friendly environment that facilitated effective child communication and participation during assessments. Using the CAT addresses barriers to child participation during child assessment.

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Author Biographies

Andiswa Mlotshwa, KwaZula Natal University

Postgraduate Student

Maud Mthembu, KwaZulu Natal University

Department of Social Work

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Published

2021-10-20

How to Cite

Mlotshwa, A., & Mthembu, M. (2021). THE USE AND VALUE OF A CHILD ASSESSMENT TOOL (CAT) IN SOCIAL WORK CHILD ASSESSMENTS. Social Work/Maatskaplike Werk, 57(4), 443. https://doi.org/10.15270/57-4-968

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