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Legal Advocacy Dynamics: A Theoretical Framework for Legal Aid Clinics Among HIV+ Patients in South Africa, 2009

Sipho Khumalo, Department of Research, University of Fort Hare Siya Dlamini, Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, Vaal University of Technology (VUT) Mpho Motshekga, Vaal University of Technology (VUT) Nomsa Mkhwanamazana, Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, University of Cape Town
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18899470
Published: January 15, 2009

Abstract

Legal aid clinics have emerged as a critical component in ensuring access to justice for marginalized populations, particularly those living with HIV/AIDS in South Africa. Theoretical synthesis will be employed, integrating existing empirical studies on access to justice in South Africa with theoretical insights from jurisprudence and social policy. This theoretical framework underscores the importance of integrating legal advocacy into healthcare systems as a means to address systemic barriers faced by HIV+ individuals. Policy makers should consider mandating or incentivizing the inclusion of legal aid clinics within existing health care infrastructures. Healthcare providers should be trained on how to identify and refer patients in need of legal assistance.

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Sipho Khumalo, Siya Dlamini, Mpho Motshekga, Nomsa Mkhwanamazana (2009). Legal Advocacy Dynamics: A Theoretical Framework for Legal Aid Clinics Among HIV+ Patients in South Africa, 2009. African Trade Policy and Economics (Economics/Political Science/Law, Vol. 2009 No. 1 (2009). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18899470

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African geographyaccess justiceclient-centred approachHIV/AIDSlegal empowermentqualitative methodologysocial determinants of health

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