Community development is a holistic approach grounded in principles of empowerment, human

rights, inclusion, social justice, self-determination and collective action (Kenny, 2007). Community

development considers community members to be experts in their lives and communities, and

values community knowledge and wisdom.

Instructions:

Conduct an online research

on relevant non- governmental and other organisations like SAPS or local

schools. Identify some of the social justice problems facing the community and IDENTIFY which problem you will focus on. When deciding on the issue to be investigated and presented, take into account the following aspects which will guide you:

• Identify and describe the social issue.
• Explain how ADR can be used to address the specific the community issue.
• Identify the relevant parties and whether the other party is able to resolve the complaint raised.

In the absence of an actual intervention to assist the community, explain what the expected

resolution would look like.

The purpose of the task is for

students to apply their minds to social issues and anticipate ways in which ADR might help resolve

On completion of the DISCUSSION, submit a report that will capture the following elements/aspects:

• Identify and explain the social justice issues dealt with.
• Illustrate how the community was actually or may be assisted with the issue/issues.
• Make a link or connection between the problem vs the solution, demonstration how the group/project is 'part of the solution' or provides a framework for creating a solution for community implementation.

NB :Critical Crossfield Outcomes (CCFO)/Global competencies:

Report writing

Presentation skills

Time and project management

Community engagement

Resources ( SOUTH AFRICAN LAW)

1. NICRO

2. Local SAPS ,Local Courts

3.Non- Governmental Organisations (NGO'S)

4. Department of Social Development

5. Animal Shelters, SPCA, Churches, Religious charities and others.

PLEASE REFERENCE CORRECTLY AND NOTE THAT THIS IS A SOUTH AFRICAN ASSIGNMENT