[Date]
CMY2604 Assignment
1 Semester 2 2024
(669339)- DUE 19
August 2024
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
, CMY2604 Assignment 1 Semester 2 2024 (669339)- DUE 19 August 2024
Lawrence is 9 years old and lives with his single mother and three (3) younger
siblings in a shack in an informal settlement. His mother is working long hours
trying to provide for her family, resulting in Lawrence and his siblings often being
unsupervised. One afternoon after school, Lawrence is caught stealing bread and
sweets at a shop. He claims that he was hungry and that he also wanted to give his
siblings something to eat. The shop owner phones the police and Lawrence’s
mother is notified.
Question
1 Lawrence’s mother is very worried that her son will have a criminal record.
Explain to her how Lawrence will be handled by the police official and the
probation officer. (15)
Question 2
The probation officer will have to do an assessment. Elaborate on the factors that
will be considered during the assessment period. (10)
Question 1: How Lawrence Will Be Handled by the Police Official and the
Probation Officer
Handling by the Police Official:
When a minor like Lawrence is caught committing a petty crime, such as theft, the
police are required to handle the situation according to the provisions set out in the
Child Justice Act 75 of 2008 in South Africa. This act is designed to deal with
children who are in conflict with the law in a manner that is appropriate to their
age and development.
CMY2604 Assignment
1 Semester 2 2024
(669339)- DUE 19
August 2024
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
, CMY2604 Assignment 1 Semester 2 2024 (669339)- DUE 19 August 2024
Lawrence is 9 years old and lives with his single mother and three (3) younger
siblings in a shack in an informal settlement. His mother is working long hours
trying to provide for her family, resulting in Lawrence and his siblings often being
unsupervised. One afternoon after school, Lawrence is caught stealing bread and
sweets at a shop. He claims that he was hungry and that he also wanted to give his
siblings something to eat. The shop owner phones the police and Lawrence’s
mother is notified.
Question
1 Lawrence’s mother is very worried that her son will have a criminal record.
Explain to her how Lawrence will be handled by the police official and the
probation officer. (15)
Question 2
The probation officer will have to do an assessment. Elaborate on the factors that
will be considered during the assessment period. (10)
Question 1: How Lawrence Will Be Handled by the Police Official and the
Probation Officer
Handling by the Police Official:
When a minor like Lawrence is caught committing a petty crime, such as theft, the
police are required to handle the situation according to the provisions set out in the
Child Justice Act 75 of 2008 in South Africa. This act is designed to deal with
children who are in conflict with the law in a manner that is appropriate to their
age and development.
