CMY3704 Assignment 1 Answers Semester 1 2023. Table of contents and references included. See example page of answering. Questions covered: 1.1 Correctional supervision as an alternative to imprisonment, 1.2 Mitigating and aggravating factors, 1.3 The pre-sentencing report and 1.4 Rehabilitation as ...
Table of Contents
Correctional supervision as an alternative to imprisonment ........................................... 3
1 Introduction .................................................................................................................... 4
1. Definition of key concept ................................................................................................ 4
1.1 Imprisonment .......................................................................................................... 4
1.2 Supervision ............................................................................................................. 4
1.3 Correctional supervision.......................................................................................... 4
1.4 Advantages of correctional supervision ................................................................... 5
1.5 Challenges associated with correctional supervision............................................... 5
1.6 Adequacy of assessment ........................................................................................ 5
1.7 Controversy surrounding the recommendation........................................................ 5
2 Correctional supervision as an alternative to imprisonment ............................................ 5
3 Conclusion ..................................................................................................................... 6
Mitigating and aggravating factors .................................................................................... 7
1 Introduction .................................................................................................................... 7
2 Definition of key concept ................................................................................................ 8
2.1 Mitigating factors ..................................................................................................... 8
2.2 Aggravating factors ................................................................................................. 8
2.3 Sentencing phase ................................................................................................... 8
2.4 Case-by-case basis ................................................................................................ 8
3 Mitigating factors ............................................................................................................ 8
3.1 Evidence in mitigation of punishment ...................................................................... 9
3.2 Evidence in aggravation of Punishment factors..................................................... 10
4 Conclusion ................................................................................................................... 10
The pre-sentencing report ................................................................................................ 11
1 Introduction .................................................................................................................. 11
2 Definition of key concept .............................................................................................. 12
2.1 The pre-sentencing report ..................................................................................... 12
2.2 Sentencing ............................................................................................................ 12
2.3 Pre-sentencing report ........................................................................................... 12
2.4 Triad ..................................................................................................................... 12
2.5 Constitutional norms ............................................................................................. 12
2.6 Individualisation .................................................................................................... 12
2.7 Correctional supervision........................................................................................ 12
3 The pre-sentencing report ............................................................................................ 13
, 3.1 Principles on which the pre-sentencing report is based: ........................................ 13
3.2 Compiling the pre-sentence report ........................................................................ 13
3.3 Factors to consider when compiling the pre-sentencing report .............................. 15
3.4 The purpose and function of the pre-sentencing report ......................................... 15
4 The pre-sentencing report ............................................................................................ 17
5 Conclusion ................................................................................................................... 19
Rehabilitation as an objective of punishment ................................................................. 19
1 Introduction .................................................................................................................. 19
2 Definition of key concept .............................................................................................. 20
2.1 Punishment ........................................................................................................... 20
2.2 Rehabilitation ........................................................................................................ 20
2.3 Punishment ........................................................................................................... 20
2.4 Recidivism ............................................................................................................ 20
2.5 Risk assessment ................................................................................................... 20
2.6 Restorative justice................................................................................................. 20
2.7 Treatment programs ............................................................................................. 20
3 Introduction .................................................................................................................. 21
4 Conclusion ................................................................................................................... 22
References ......................................................................................................................... 23
QUESTION 1
Critically discuss the recommendation made by the social worker with specific
focus on the following:
1.1 Correctional supervision as an alternative to imprisonment (50)
1.2 Mitigating and aggravating factors (15)
1.3 The pre-sentencing report (15)
1.4 Rehabilitation as an objective of punishment (20)
, EXAMPLE:
Correctional supervision as an alternative to imprisonment
1 Introduction
According to Van der Westhuizen and Zinn (2019), correctional supervision has
gained popularity in South Africa as an alternative to imprisonment due to its
potential to rehabilitate offenders while also reducing the burden on the prison
system. This approach emphasizes community-based programs and services that
provide support and treatment to offenders, which can be more effective than
incarceration in preventing recidivism. Correctional supervision has become an
increasingly popular alternative to imprisonment…………………………………………
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