A socio-legal approach to the abandonment of infants in Cape Town.

This dissertation considers the impact of the law in its current form on service providers for abandoned infants in Cape Town. It looks at what works, what does not, and possible solutions. The topic is examined through qualitative empirical research in Cape Town with social workers who work with abandoned infants. A thematic content analysis of the data collected from six interviews shows that the system is failing infants abandoned in Cape Town. The social workers suggested that possible solutions include safe haven laws, baby savers, education, and publicity.

Grantor dc:publisher.institution

Department of Public Law

Year dc:date.issued

2025

Author dc:creator

• Luther, Susanna

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Moult, Kelley

• Cape Town
• Abandonment
• Infants

Language dc:language.iso

en

Handle dc:identifier.uri

http://hdl.handle.net/11427/41679

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:open.uct.ac.za:11427/41679