Child Abuse and Neglect
Counseling and Healing Practices with People of African Ancestry
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15345876 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Nareadi Phasha (0000-0002-4763-2668, University of South Africa, corresponding author), Almon Shumba (Central University of Technology), Ngozi Okose (Private Practice, Texas, USA), Pilot Mudhovozi (University of Venda), Seter Siziya (0000-0002-2160-5506, University of Zambia) |
| Year | 2009 |
| Volume | 19 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 491-496 |
| Publication date | 2009-01-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Psychology in Africa (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1433-0237 • E-ISSN: 1815-5626 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/14330237.2009.10820320 |
| OpenAlex | W2460583602 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 27 |
Communities worldwide condemn child abuse and agree that any form of harm should be mitigated by culturally sensitive methods. In African settings such methods are underrepresented in the literature. This article sought to identify and highlight the healing practices that counselors should consider when dealing with abused children of African descent. It further, proposes prevention that should be prioritized since most African communities are living in precarious circumstances which could expose children to further abuse. The article recommends that counselors in African settings need to adopt holistic approaches such as involving parents, community and other relevant institution when dealing with survivors of abuse, rather than to work in isolation. In addition, the legislation that protects children and the traditional support system needs to be strengthened and aligned to international conventions as inconsistencies could undermine their effectiveness and hamper the implementation of anti-child abuse policies
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| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |