1 CMY3705 Victimology MCQ Assignments 2019
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,2 CMY3705 Victimology MCQ Assignments 2019
SEMESTER 1 ASSIGNMENT 02 UNIQUE NUMBER: 775760
MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS [25]
Question 1
The South African Law Commission (SALC) recommends that ... should access, and take into account
the ... knowledge, use and manipulation of a particular victim’s ... for the purpose of sentencing.
1. police officers; victim’s; harm
2. court officials; person’s; injuries
3. residing officers; individual’s; losses
4. judicial officers; offender’s; vulnerability
Answer: The correct answer is 4
Refer: CMY3705/501/3/2019, pg. 57
Reasoning: The Commission recommends that judicial officers should assess, and take into
account, the offender's knowledge, use and manipulation of the particular victim's
vulnerability for the purpose of sentencing.
Question 2
According to Geldenhuys (2007), there is an increase in sexual violence around the world. He further
states that ...
1. this violence occurs in similar circumstances as other crimes and is a health problem.
2. this violence occurs more in prisons and is a violation of basic human rights.
3. sexual violence in prisons contributes to random acts of violence, both in prisons and
society.
4. all prisoners are targeted for sexual assault when they enter the prison.
Answer: The correct answer is 2
Refer: CMY3705/501/3/2019, pg. 53
Reasoning: According to Geldenhuys (2007) there is an increase in sexual violence around the
world; this violence occurs in different circumstances and settings, but is generally
more common in prisons. Sexual violence is a violation of human rights and a
serious public health problem.
Question 3
Which one of the following definitions of domestic violence is CORRECT?
1. Domestic violence consists of slaps, pushes, shoves and shouting which is considered
abusive and abnormal violence
2. Domestic violence is the physical, sexual and/or psychological abuse that occurs in an
intimate relationship regardless of marital status
3. Domestic violence is an act carried out with the sole intention of causing physical pain or
injury to another person or animal
4. Domestic violence is considered as normal and abnormal violence of one family member
towards another family member
Answer: The correct answer is 2
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Refer: CMY3705/501/3/2019, pg. 12
Reasoning: Berns (2001:265) defines domestic violence as the physical, sexual, and/or
psychological abuse that occurs between two adults in an intimate relationship
regardless of marital status or sexual orientation.
Question 4
Juveniles need special attention in prison because …
1. children (under the age of 21) must be detained separately from adults.
2. serious behavioural and emotional problems cannot be dealt with in prison.
3. special education for juveniles with learning disabilities is too expensive.
4. special educational facilities are often needed for juveniles with special needs.
Answer: The correct answer is 4
Refer: CMY3705/501/3/2019, pg. 55
Reasoning: Young offenders must be detained separately from adults. Children (persons under
18 years) must be detained separately from persons aged 18 years and older. The
relevant officials should detain young persons with serious behavioural problems
and those posing a risk to others separately (for the purposes of behaviour
management).
Juveniles with disabilities form a special needs group within the larger group of
juvenile prisoners and pose a greater problem regarding their handling. Youths who
are emotionally disturbed and who have learning disabilities should have access to
special education and related services. Providing appropriate services for these
juveniles, however, can be extremely challenging and several issues have been
identified as influencing the provision of appropriate special education services in
correctional facilities. These issues include transience of the population, conflicting
organisational goals for security and rehabilitation, shortage of adequately prepared
personnel, and limited interagency coordination.
Question 5
The use of, or participation of, under aged children in a majority of sexual acts with adults or other
minors, where no force is present, is known as:
1. Sexual exploitation
2. Survival sex
3. Child pornography
4. Prostitution
Answer: The correct answer is 2
Refer: CMY3705/501/3/2019, pg. 27
Reasoning: The National Centre for Child Abuse and Neglect in the United States labels child
survival sex prostitution. They state features such as, "the use of, or participation by
children under the age of majority in sexual acts with adults or other minors where
no force is present" (Siegel, 1998:386).
Question 6
