Services
Court-directed social work for the South African legal system.
The practice focuses on pre-sentence reports, with related court and family-court work offered where my expertise applies. Reports are prepared in English or Afrikaans as the matter requires.
Criminal Courts
Primary focus
Pre-Sentence Reports
Comprehensive pre-sentence assessments (voorvonnisverslae) for the Magistrates' and High Courts, with a reasoned recommendation on sentence.
Learn moreMitigating Circumstances Reports
Focused reports addressing personal circumstances, mental health, social context and other factors relevant to mitigation.
Bail-Application Social-Context Reports
Background and social-circumstances reports to assist the court in deciding on bail, particularly where personal circumstances are central.
Victim Impact Statements
Structured assessment of the impact of an offence on victims, prepared in line with court requirements.
Parole Board Reports
Independent social work reports for parole considerations, where additional context beyond the official correctional report is sought.
Restorative Justice Facilitation
Facilitated processes between offenders and victims where appropriate and lawful.
Children's Court & Family
Children's Court Reports (Section 150)
Investigations and reports under the Children's Act 38 of 2005, including Form 22 designation work where applicable.
Voice-of-the-Child Reports
Independent reports capturing the views and best interests of children in disputes affecting them.
Care, Contact & Parental Rights
Assessments addressing parental responsibilities and rights, primary care, and contact arrangements.
Parenting Plans & Coordination
Drafting of parenting plans and ongoing parenting-coordination work for separated families.
Family Mediation
Structured mediation for family disputes, conducted in line with FAMAC / SAAM standards.
Across all matters
Expert Testimony
Available to attend court and testify to the findings and recommendations of any report compiled.
Psycho-Social Risk Assessments
Stand-alone assessments where a structured view of risk and protective factors is required.
Not sure which report you need?
Get in touch with the matter details and I'll advise on the appropriate report and likely timeline. A written quotation is issued on receipt of the brief.
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