| Summary: | This study covers literature and empirical studies where twenty (20) learners from
violent homes in Itsoseng and Bodibe areas and eight (8)teachers of Tau-Rapulana,
Tswelelopele, Opa-Diatla and Mmuagabo were selected and interviewed. The study was
undertaken to investigate the impact of domestic violence on primary and high school
learners.
The findings of the study revealed that:
> Violence cuts across all families of different social backgrounds and economic
statuses
> Family members are mostly the perpetrators of domestic violence.
> Learners from violent families are not readily accepted by both teachers and other
learners alike.
> Community members and neighbours are not doing enough to address the
problem of domestic violence.
The study therefore suggests that:
> Prevention approaches, treatment and other mechanisms be put in place to deal
with the problem of domestic violence.
> Schools should introduce a curriculum which teaches non-violent conflict
resolution skills.
> Teachers should be trained to be able to recognize abused children and to help
them.>The government should increase the number of shelters to house learners from
violent homes.
> Peer-mediated approaches should be utilized to help affected learners socialize
effectively with their peers. === Thesis (M.A. (LLC)) North-West University, Mafikeng Campus, 2004
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