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Assignment 1 Semester 1 2026
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Due Date: March 2026
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INTRODUCTION
Community psychology focuses on improving the well being of individuals and
communities by promoting collaboration, social justice and meaningful participation
in social change. This assignment examines two community engagement initiatives
conducted by the Inside-out Outside-in South African Corrections Interest Group at
the University of South Africa. These initiatives include the collaboration with
teachers at St Albans Correctional Centre during the International Teacher’s Day
celebration and the fatherhood support group established at Zonderwater
Correctional Centre. The assignment discusses the principles of community
psychology and explains how these principles are reflected in the collaborative work
of the Inside-out group. It also considers possible suggestions that may strengthen
these initiatives and improve their impact on communities involved in correctional
environments.
SECTION A: PRINCIPLES OF COMMUNITY PSYCHOLOGY
Empowerment
Empowerment focuses on helping individuals and communities gain control over
their lives by promoting participation, access to resources and the ability to make
decisions that improve their well being.
Respect for Diversity
Respect for diversity recognises that people have a right to be different and that
community programmes must value and include different cultures, identities and
experiences within a community.
Oppression and Power
This principle highlights the need to identify and challenge inequality and unfair
power relations in society so that all community members can experience social
justice and equal opportunities.
© Study Shack 2026. All rights Reserved +27 81 278 3372
Assignment 1 Semester 1 2026
Unique number:
Due Date: March 2026
This document includes:
Helpful answers and guidelines
Detailed explanations and/ or calculations
References
Connect with the tutor on
+27 81 278 3372
, (MIND MAP INCLUDED)
INTRODUCTION
Community psychology focuses on improving the well being of individuals and
communities by promoting collaboration, social justice and meaningful participation
in social change. This assignment examines two community engagement initiatives
conducted by the Inside-out Outside-in South African Corrections Interest Group at
the University of South Africa. These initiatives include the collaboration with
teachers at St Albans Correctional Centre during the International Teacher’s Day
celebration and the fatherhood support group established at Zonderwater
Correctional Centre. The assignment discusses the principles of community
psychology and explains how these principles are reflected in the collaborative work
of the Inside-out group. It also considers possible suggestions that may strengthen
these initiatives and improve their impact on communities involved in correctional
environments.
SECTION A: PRINCIPLES OF COMMUNITY PSYCHOLOGY
Empowerment
Empowerment focuses on helping individuals and communities gain control over
their lives by promoting participation, access to resources and the ability to make
decisions that improve their well being.
Respect for Diversity
Respect for diversity recognises that people have a right to be different and that
community programmes must value and include different cultures, identities and
experiences within a community.
Oppression and Power
This principle highlights the need to identify and challenge inequality and unfair
power relations in society so that all community members can experience social
justice and equal opportunities.
© Study Shack 2026. All rights Reserved +27 81 278 3372
