Pioneering forensic unit to protect children

The NWU has launched a groundbreaking Family and Child Forensic Unit (FCFU) within the Centre of Health and Human Performance's Care2Kids centre, a first-of-its-kind initiative that brings hope and healing to families navigating trauma and complex legal matters.

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Spearheaded by Prof Cornelia Wessels, a pioneer in the field of forensic social work, the unit is the latest evolution in NWU's longstanding commitment to child protection and evidence-based social work. The foundation for this specialised discipline was laid when the NWU became the first university in South Africa to offer a master's degree in forensic practice for social workers.