Submitted in fulfillment of the requirements for the degree Doctor Philosophiae in Social Work (D Phil)Da Rocha Silva, LeecreatortextxxuSovenga (Limpopo)University of the North2004monographiceng

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321p DissertationThe primary aim of this investigation was to facilitate the prevention of the drug-crime problem through researching its nature and extent, and focusing on detainees in holding cells at police stations in South Africa. The objectives were: To investigate the nature and extend of the drug-crime problem among the detainees as well as vulnerability to this problem on the individual and broad socioeconomic level; To suggest a national system for monitoring the relevance of prevailing knowledge on and the impact of preventive action against the drug-crime phenomenon, with special emphasis on the detainees; To develop guidelines for social workers to help prevent the drug-crime problem, based on the research findings1. General orientation; 2. A critical review of the organisational and methodological character of drug-related research in South Africa: 1960 - 2000; 3. Review of the research findings on drug use and related crime in South Africa: 1960-2000; 4. Data presentation, analysis and interpretation; 5. Main faindings, conclusions and recommendationsSocial WorkersIncludes referencesEnglish Drugs Crime Social Work362.29 17041120170411083547.0