Protection of Children on Welfare and Development by the Family and Children Court, Nakawa Division Kampala District Uganda

ABSTRACT 

This study focused on protection of children in the Family and Children Court, Nakawa Division, Kampala District in the aspects of welfare and development. The purpose of the study was to establish whether there is a significant relationship between child protection and level of welfare and development in Nakawa Division, Kampala Uganda. The research findings are to the effect that level of protection of children is generally high; level of welfare of children was also found to be generally high, It also indicated a positive significant relationship between the child protection and level of development of children in the FCC, Nakawa Division, Kampala District, Uganda. This is because the sig. value is less than 0.05 which is the maximum sig. value (0.05) considered in social sciences. The researcher portrayed the significant role played by the FCC in child protection underpinned by the collaborative approach with other relevant actors. The researcher recommends the need to consolidate the achievements of the FCC in this regard. Specifically, the justice system that is of relevance to this study needs to be strengthened in areas pertaining to service delivery, coordination and collaboration so as to enhance child protection and overall better performance by the FCC.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Declaration A I

Declaration B II

Dedication III

Acknowledgment Iv

List Of Acronyms v

Table Of Contents vi

List Of Tables x

Abstract XI

Chapter Pages

One THE PROBLEM AND ITS SCOPE 1

Background Of The Study 1

Statement Of The Problem 3

Purpose Of The Study 4

Research Objectives 4

Research Questions 4

Null Hypothesis 5

Scope Of The Study 5

Significance Of The Study 6

Operational DefinitiOnS Of The Key Terms 6

Two REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE 8

Child Protection And Welfare 8

Research Gap 14

Three METHODOLOGY 16

Research Design 16

Research Population 16

Sample Size 16

Sampling Procedures 17

Research InstrumentS 18

Data Quality Control 18

Validity 18

Reliability 19

Data Gathering Procedures 19

Data Analysis 20

Ethical Considerations 20

Limitations Of The Study 21

Four PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION 22

Introduction 22

Level Of Protection Of Children 24

Relationship Between Protection And Child Growth 26

Level Of Protection Of Children In Welfare And Growth Aspects 27

Relationship Between Development Of Children And

Welfare Of Children 28

Five SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS3O

Findings 30

Conclusions 32

Recommendations 33

Areas For Further Research 33

References 35

Appendices

Appendix 1 A Transmittal Letter 41

Appendix 1 B Introduction Letter 42

Appendix II Clearance From Ethics Committee 43

Appendix III Informed Consent 45

Appendix B Face Sheet: Demographic Characteristics Of The

Respondents 46

Appendix C Questionnaire To Determine Protection Of Children 47