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The Teddy Bear Clinic for Abused Children

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Sustainable Development

Major group affiliation:
  • Children and youth
  • Local authorities
  • Non-governmental organization
Involvement in UN Partnerships: Yes
If yes, explain in detail: We previously received support from United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)
Affiliation with other organizations: Childline, Afrika Tikkun

Social Development

Affiliation with other organizations: Department of Social Development, Department of Health, National Prosecuting Authority
Purpose of the organization: To minimise the secondary harm to children and their families when entering the child protection system by providing expertise, information and support in order to make their journey a healing one
Activities relevant to the conference of States Parties to the convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Monthly Court preparation Programme in Protea, Johannesburg and Krugersdorp Courts, Gauteng, South Africa Victim support services – Intake, Counseling and follow up – all regions- Gauteng, South Africa Forensic assessments and section 170A statements, reports and testimony- Gauteng, South Africa Support programme for young sex offenders-Gauteng, South Africa Psychological Testing- Gauteng, South Africa School Outreach programme (SAFE)- Gauteng, South Africa Research and Development-Gauteng, South Africa
Confirmation of the activities of the organization at the regional, national or international level: Providing services, treatment and support to victims of child abuse and their families Assisting the child protection network including justice, health, social services, education and South Africa Police Service Prevent further victimisation of children through ongoing training and research programme Running a diversion programme for young sex offenders Successful implementation of aftercare programmes for young sex offenders.
A list of members of the governing body of the organization, and their countries of nationality: Zellah Fuphe :South Africa Lorna Jacklin :South Africa Peter van Niekerk:South Africa Joy Immelman :South Africa James Peter Clucas:South Africa Candice Pillay :South Africa Neil Maslen :South Africa
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