PERCEPTIONS OF RELATIONSHIP VIOLENCE: A YOUTH PERSPECTIVE

PERCEPTIONS OF RELATIONSHIP VIOLENCE: A YOUTH PERSPECTIVE

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Youths constitute a significant and growing sector of the population living in South Africa.Dickson-Tetteh and Ladha (2000:2) state that there are currently about 18 million people under the age of 20 Chillums years, who constitute 44% of the total population.McWhirter, McWhirter, McWhirter and McWhirter (2004:4) suggest that the well-being and stability of society depend on our ability to prepare well-adjusted and responsible young people to step forward to take up their roles as the older generation passes.

In contemporary society the youth face a host of challenges that can impact either positively or negatively on their ability to Dice negotiate the transition from childhood to adulthood.During adolescence youths complete crucial life-tasks and as such are especially vulnerable to the effects of violence as both perpetrators and victims.