@article{ref1,
title="Using diversion as a re-entry and treatment practice for young sexual offenders : a case study",
journal="Child abuse research in South Africa",
year="2017",
author="Muthaphuli, Phumudzo",
volume="18",
number="2",
pages="40-49",
abstract="Sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) is a pervasive problem that affects the physical and psychosocial health of children. It is unique as it impacts society across socioeconomic lines. Childhood experiences of SGBV have been documented as a predictor for future crime perpetrated by these children, necessitating the development of interventions that both break the cycle of violence and rehabilitate youth offenders. A 10-year analysis of data collected by the Thohoyandou Victim Empowerment Programme (TVEP) was undertaken to determine rates of child-perpetrated SGBV in Thulamela municipality. Disaggregated results informed the need for programming tailored for young perpetrators, which resulted in the pilot of a diversion programme based upon the Boy Scouts &quot;camp&quot; model. TVEP collected parent/guardian consent to include 20 young perpetrators in the project. The diversion programme yielded empirically evidenced behavioural and attitude change-related successes thus far. The adolescents, parents and guardians compliment project activities and recommend a roll out to more participants.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1562-1383",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}