The Theory and Practice of Community Work:
a Southern African Perspective
2
nd
Edition
Published by:
KEURKOPIE
Potchefstroom (South Africa)
© Copyright 2001, 2011 M.L. Weyers
C/o North-West University,
Private Bag X6001, Potchefstroom, 2520
SOUTH AFRICA
E-Mail:
[email protected]
Second Edition, 1
st
Print (2011)
ISBN 978-0-620-47310-1
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Cover Design: M.L. Weyers
Setwork: M.L. Weyers
Printed & bound by: Arnold & Wessels Printers, Klerksdorp, South Africa
Cover (clockwise): Participants in a protest march against child abuse, a
community pledge to prevent wome n and child abuse, the personal
effectiveness training of a group of SAPS members and a silent roadside
protest.
Language editing: Prof. Lesley Greyvenstein
S
PECIALLY DEDICATED TO:
Elmarie, Jetane, Dejon, Enrike & Djiné.
A special word of thanks to the numerous academics, students and
practitioners from across South Africa and abroad who, over the years,
have contributed to the development of the theoretical and practice
content of this book.
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