Jessica C. Johanissen, Hannelie Yates, Carlien Van Wyk

Author: Jessica C. Johanissen, Hannelie Yates, Carlien Van Wyk

Children, Faith, and Society, Doing Theology with Children: Exploring Emancipatory Methodologies, Special Editions

Multidisciplinary meetings: Listening to the experiences of children in a child and youth care centre

Jessica C. Johanissen, Hannelie Yates, Carlien Van Wyk July 31, 2020

Adults for good reason agree that children should be protected at all times. However, in their attempts to help children who are vulnerable, adults should be cautious of cultivating a one-sided and reduced view of children and of their needs and rights. In the context of child protection, such a one-sided perspective limits the capabilities..

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