Social Services

Our work in the Department of Social Development relies on a network of social development partners who work together to deliver a range of social development services

The provincial Department of Social Development, with non-profit organisations, provide reintegration and aftercare services to children and

What is the Child Justice Act (CJA)?

Since 1 April 2010, children who committed crime are dealt with in terms of the Child Justice Act (CJA), i

What is diversion?

Diversion refers to diverting an accused child away from formal court procedures and towards a more constructive and positiv

The Department of Social Development, in collaboration with service delivery partners also renders diversion programmes to adult offenders.

The Department of Social Development Crime Prevention and Support Programme aims to provide a range of specialised probation services to persons (children, youth and ad