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CMY2604 Assignment 1 Semester 2 2024 (669339)- DUE 19 August 2024
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CMY2604 Assignment 1 Semester 2 2024 (669339)- DUE 19 August 2024
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CMY2604Assignment 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
1. Handling by the Police Official:
When Lawrence is caught stealing, the police officer who responds to the
incident will need to handle the situation according to the Child Justice Act
75 of 2008, which governs how children in conflict with the law are treated
in South Africa. Since Lawrence is only 9 years old, he is below the age of
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