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BSW3704 Assignment 2 (COMPLETE
ANSWERS) 2025 (655332) - DUE 31 July 2025
MULTIPLE CHOICE,ASSURED EXCELLENCE
ASSESSEMENT
TWO BSW3704
UNIQUE NO: 655332
DUE DATE: 31 July 2025
Assignment: Child Protection and Social Work
Services (100 marks)
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Question 1: Protecting Child's
Rights (15 marks)
A social worker plays a crucial role
in protecting a child’s rights by
ensuring that their participation,
dignity, and best interests are upheld
throughout the child protection
process.
1. Participation:
Children have the right to be heard
in matters affecting them, as
enshrined in Section 10 of the
Children’s Act 38 of 2005. Social
workers can:
Use age-appropriate language to
explain processes.
Conduct interviews in safe,
child-friendly environments.
Facilitate child participation in
decision-making, e.g., in foster
care placement discussions.
2. Best Interest of the Child:
The best interest principle (Section 7
of the Children’s Act) guides all child
protection decisions. Social
workers:
Ensure that safety, emotional
well-being, and developmental
needs are prioritised.
, lOMoARcPSD|51776212
BSW3704 Assignment 2 (COMPLETE
ANSWERS) 2025 (655332) - DUE 31 July 2025
MULTIPLE CHOICE,ASSURED EXCELLENCE
ASSESSEMENT
TWO BSW3704
UNIQUE NO: 655332
DUE DATE: 31 July 2025
Assignment: Child Protection and Social Work
Services (100 marks)
, lOMoARcPSD|51776212
Question 1: Protecting Child's
Rights (15 marks)
A social worker plays a crucial role
in protecting a child’s rights by
ensuring that their participation,
dignity, and best interests are upheld
throughout the child protection
process.
1. Participation:
Children have the right to be heard
in matters affecting them, as
enshrined in Section 10 of the
Children’s Act 38 of 2005. Social
workers can:
Use age-appropriate language to
explain processes.
Conduct interviews in safe,
child-friendly environments.
Facilitate child participation in
decision-making, e.g., in foster
care placement discussions.
2. Best Interest of the Child:
The best interest principle (Section 7
of the Children’s Act) guides all child
protection decisions. Social
workers:
Ensure that safety, emotional
well-being, and developmental
needs are prioritised.
