SCW2601
Assignment 3 Special portfolio 2026
Unique number:
Due Date: 11 May 2026
REPORT 1: MINOR CHILD – JOELENE BUSY (10 YEARS)
To: Adv AJ Botha
From: Registered Social Worker
Registration Number: SW/67245/2026
Address: 78 Boom Street, Comsvalley, Gauteng
Date: 25 October 2026
1. PURPOSE OF THE REPORT
This report is compiled at the request of the Family Advocate to assist the Court in
determining what will be in the best interests of the minor child, Joelene Busy, during the
pending divorce proceedings between her parents. The report focuses on the safety,
emotional well being, and developmental needs of the child in line with the Children’s Act
38 of 2005 and relevant social work legal principles .
Terms of use
By making use of this document you agree to:
Use this document as a guide for learning, comparison and reference purpose,
Terms of use
Not to duplicate, reproduce and/or misrepresent the contents of this document as your own work,
By making use of this document you agree to:
Use this document
Fully accept the consequences
solely as a guide forshould you plagiarise
learning, reference,or and
misuse this document.
comparison purposes,
Ensure originality of your own work, and fully accept the consequences should you plagiarise or misuse this document.
Comply with all relevant standards, guidelines, regulations, and legislation governing academic and written work.
Disclaimer
Great care has been taken in the preparation of this document; however, the contents are provided "as is" without any express or
implied representations or warranties. The author accepts no responsibility or liability for any actions taken based on the
information contained within this document. This document is intended solely for comparison, research, and reference purposes.
Reproduction, resale, or transmission of any part of this document, in any form or by any means, is strictly prohibited.
, +27 81 278 3372
REPORT 1: MINOR CHILD – JOELENE BUSY (10 YEARS)
To: Adv AJ Botha
From: Registered Social Worker
Registration Number: SW/67245/2026
Address: 78 Boom Street, Comsvalley, Gauteng
Date: 25 October 2026
1. PURPOSE OF THE REPORT
This report is compiled at the request of the Family Advocate to assist the Court in
determining what will be in the best interests of the minor child, Joelene Busy, during
the pending divorce proceedings between her parents. The report focuses on the
safety, emotional well being, and developmental needs of the child in line with the
Children’s Act 38 of 2005 and relevant social work legal principles .
2. SOURCES OF INFORMATION
Information contained in this report is based on direct observation of the family over
time, the incident that occurred on 20 September 2026, and an attempted interview
with the child. The child was not willing to communicate verbally. Observations of
behaviour, physical condition, and environmental factors were therefore relied upon.
3. BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Joelene Busy is a 10 year old minor residing at 79 Boom Street, Comsvalley,
Gauteng, with her parents and older brother. The home environment appears
unstable and unsafe. The mother, Ms A Busy, frequently presents as intoxicated and
demonstrates poor caregiving capacity. There are also indications of neglect, as
there is limited evidence of regular meals or structured care within the household.
The father, Mr B Busy, is mostly absent due to employment demands. Although he
appears to provide financially, he is not actively involved in the emotional care of the
Disclaimer
Great care has been taken in the preparation of this document; however, the contents are provided "as is"
without any express or implied representations or warranties. The author accepts no responsibility or
liability for any actions taken based on the information contained within this document. This document is
intended solely for comparison, research, and reference purposes. Reproduction, resale, or transmission
of any part of this document, in any form or by any means, is strictly prohibited.
Assignment 3 Special portfolio 2026
Unique number:
Due Date: 11 May 2026
REPORT 1: MINOR CHILD – JOELENE BUSY (10 YEARS)
To: Adv AJ Botha
From: Registered Social Worker
Registration Number: SW/67245/2026
Address: 78 Boom Street, Comsvalley, Gauteng
Date: 25 October 2026
1. PURPOSE OF THE REPORT
This report is compiled at the request of the Family Advocate to assist the Court in
determining what will be in the best interests of the minor child, Joelene Busy, during the
pending divorce proceedings between her parents. The report focuses on the safety,
emotional well being, and developmental needs of the child in line with the Children’s Act
38 of 2005 and relevant social work legal principles .
Terms of use
By making use of this document you agree to:
Use this document as a guide for learning, comparison and reference purpose,
Terms of use
Not to duplicate, reproduce and/or misrepresent the contents of this document as your own work,
By making use of this document you agree to:
Use this document
Fully accept the consequences
solely as a guide forshould you plagiarise
learning, reference,or and
misuse this document.
comparison purposes,
Ensure originality of your own work, and fully accept the consequences should you plagiarise or misuse this document.
Comply with all relevant standards, guidelines, regulations, and legislation governing academic and written work.
Disclaimer
Great care has been taken in the preparation of this document; however, the contents are provided "as is" without any express or
implied representations or warranties. The author accepts no responsibility or liability for any actions taken based on the
information contained within this document. This document is intended solely for comparison, research, and reference purposes.
Reproduction, resale, or transmission of any part of this document, in any form or by any means, is strictly prohibited.
, +27 81 278 3372
REPORT 1: MINOR CHILD – JOELENE BUSY (10 YEARS)
To: Adv AJ Botha
From: Registered Social Worker
Registration Number: SW/67245/2026
Address: 78 Boom Street, Comsvalley, Gauteng
Date: 25 October 2026
1. PURPOSE OF THE REPORT
This report is compiled at the request of the Family Advocate to assist the Court in
determining what will be in the best interests of the minor child, Joelene Busy, during
the pending divorce proceedings between her parents. The report focuses on the
safety, emotional well being, and developmental needs of the child in line with the
Children’s Act 38 of 2005 and relevant social work legal principles .
2. SOURCES OF INFORMATION
Information contained in this report is based on direct observation of the family over
time, the incident that occurred on 20 September 2026, and an attempted interview
with the child. The child was not willing to communicate verbally. Observations of
behaviour, physical condition, and environmental factors were therefore relied upon.
3. BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Joelene Busy is a 10 year old minor residing at 79 Boom Street, Comsvalley,
Gauteng, with her parents and older brother. The home environment appears
unstable and unsafe. The mother, Ms A Busy, frequently presents as intoxicated and
demonstrates poor caregiving capacity. There are also indications of neglect, as
there is limited evidence of regular meals or structured care within the household.
The father, Mr B Busy, is mostly absent due to employment demands. Although he
appears to provide financially, he is not actively involved in the emotional care of the
Disclaimer
Great care has been taken in the preparation of this document; however, the contents are provided "as is"
without any express or implied representations or warranties. The author accepts no responsibility or
liability for any actions taken based on the information contained within this document. This document is
intended solely for comparison, research, and reference purposes. Reproduction, resale, or transmission
of any part of this document, in any form or by any means, is strictly prohibited.
