COMPRES, Social Work

My research focus is on tackling the complex challenges faced by child protection social workers in South Africa. Through research, we explore the different levels, factors, and stakeholders within the child protection system to identify what hinders effective child protection. Through both PhD and master’s research, our goal is to uncover these obstacles and develop practical solutions to address them.

My personal background and professional training are in child protection social work, and my teaching and research focus align with this field. I collaborate with other researchers in supervising the students involved in this work. We prioritize ensuring that our findings are widely disseminated through key conferences and academic journals. Our goal is to make an impact on the child protection system, empower child protection social workers, and advocate for their needs so they can effectively perform their work, ultimately improving outcomes for every vulnerable child depending on this system.