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Challenges faced by learners who are survivors of school violence: implications for support structures

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  • Kemoneilwe Noreen Metsing

    (University of South Africa)

  • Lloyd Tlale

    (University of South Africa)

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The main aim of this study is to explore challenges faced by learners who are survivors of school violence and the implications for support structures. Many schools are branded with violence, gangsterism, substance abuse and general crime. The scourge of violence in schools is cause for concern, citing daily reports that appear in the written and electronic media about high levels of violence, physical and sexual abuse, and gang-related activities in schools. Qualitative research design and phenomenology as a mode of inquiry were employed in this study. School principals' and teachers' experiences and perceptions were elicited through focus-group interviews, document reviews, and observations. The population comprised principals and teachers in five schools. Purposive sampling was used as a method of sample selection. The findings revealed that support is key, and lack of support can negatively impact learners’ access to schools and academic achievement in many ways. It was also found that most learners who leave school prematurely, through the fear of violence, do not report when they leave. The study recommended that support must be provided promptly, and parents, teachers, and caregivers must be capacitated to offer effective and efficient support. Key Words:District Based Support Team, Intersectoral collaboration, Safety management, School-Based Support Team, School violence, Support structures

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  • Kemoneilwe Noreen Metsing & Lloyd Tlale, 2024. "Challenges faced by learners who are survivors of school violence: implications for support structures," International Journal of Research in Business and Social Science (2147-4478), Center for the Strategic Studies in Business and Finance, vol. 13(4), pages 456-467, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:rbs:ijbrss:v:13:y:2024:i:4:p:456-467
    DOI: 10.20525/ijrbs.v13i4.3311
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