Dr. Cheryl Marion Blankenberg

PhD Social Work | Criminology | Child Protection Specialist

Welcome to my private practice.

I bring over 40 years of experience in social work, specializing in child protection, care and contact disputes, bullying interventions, trauma support, and criminological assessments. I work with individuals, families, and legal professionals to provide therapy, guidance, and expert opinion rooted in a strong rights-based framework.

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My Services

Call to book an appointment or send an email should you need more information.

Care and Contact Services

Support for families navigating care and contact disputes during separation or divorce. This includes supervised visitation services.

Individual and Family Therapy

Therapeutic support for children experiencing bullying, families coping with trauma, domestic violence, or divorce

Groupwork

This form of intervention includes family members and individuals who have experienced trauma in their lives.

Bullying Intervention

Individual therapy is also offered to children who are experiencing bullying (victim or perpetrator) as well as the family members who need support.

Workshops

Customised sessions for schools, parents, NGOs, and professionals on bullying, child protection and care and contact.

Criminology Services

Criminological investigations and assessments as well as the drafting and analysis of victim impact statements.

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July 28, 2025

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UWC PhD thesis: Guidelines for a coordinated response to bullying of and among children with intellectual disabilities MA research: Evaluating Special Sexual Offences Courts in Cape Town and Wynberg News and public sector roles: IOL coverage and UWC scholarship mappings
PhD Quotes and Excerpts

July 26, 2025

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Research Purpose & Focus “This study responded to the identified need for research to develop a guideline for a coordinated Child Protection Service (CPS) response to protect children with mild to moderate Intellectual Disabilities (IDs) from bullying.” Research Questions The study was guided by three major research questions: What is the nature of the…

PhD Social Work | Criminology | Child Protection Specialist

Dr. Cheryl Marion Blankenberg

Helping families, protecting rights, and guiding with compassion.