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PEN2608 Assignment 2
(COMPLETE ANSWERS)
Semester 2 2025 - DUE 29
August 2025
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PEN2608 Assignment 2 (COMPLETE
ANSWERS) Semester 2 2025 - DUE 29
August 2025
Course
Correction and Care (PEN2608)
Institution
University Of South Africa (Unisa)
Book
Correctional Facilities - Policies, Practices, and Challenges
PEN2608 Assignment 2 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 2 2025 - DUE 29
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1.1 List the five (5) types of educators in the correctional system. (5) 1.2
Discuss s o c i a l work in correctional centres under the following
headings: 1.2.1 Aim of social work (7) 1.2.2 Nature of social services (4)
1.2.3 Methods used in social work (3) 1.3 The purpose of an assessment is
to obtain a comprehensive picture of the offender’s complete functioning.
What are the methods used by psychologists to gather the relevant
information? (6) [25]
1.1 Five types of educators in the correctional system (5 × 1 =
5 marks)
1. Academic educators – Teach formal academic subjects (literacy, numeracy, secondary
and tertiary education).
2. Vocational/skills trainers – Provide technical and practical training (carpentry, welding,
plumbing, agriculture).
3. Life skills facilitators – Teach interpersonal skills, communication, conflict resolution,
and problem-solving.
4. Rehabilitation programme instructors – Deliver structured programmes addressing
offending behaviour (anger management, substance abuse programmes).
5. Religious or moral educators – Provide spiritual guidance, moral education, and
religious instruction.
1.2 Social work in correctional centres
, 1.2.1 Aim of social work (7 marks)
Promote rehabilitation and successful reintegration of offenders into society.
Address offenders’ social and personal problems that may contribute to criminal
behaviour.
Facilitate the development of pro-social behaviour and attitudes.
Strengthen offenders’ family and community relationships.
Provide emotional support to cope with incarceration and prepare for release.
Reduce the risk of recidivism by addressing underlying social issues.
Support restorative justice processes, encouraging offenders to take responsibility and
make amends.
1.2.2 Nature of social services (4 marks)
Therapeutic: Individual and group counselling for emotional and behavioural issues.
Developmental: Programmes that develop skills, resilience, and coping mechanisms.
Supportive: Assistance with family contact, social reintegration, and access to resources.
Restorative: Mediation between offenders and victims, promoting reconciliation.
1.2.3 Methods used in social work (3 marks)
Case work – One-on-one counselling and problem-solving with offenders.
Group work – Facilitating group sessions for peer support and shared learning.
Community work – Liaising with external agencies, community groups, and families to
assist reintegration.
1.3 Methods used by psychologists to gather relevant
information (6 marks)
1. Clinical interviews – Structured or semi-structured discussions to explore background,
behaviour, and mental health.
2. Psychological testing – Standardised tests to assess cognitive ability, personality,
emotional functioning.
3. Behavioural observation – Monitoring offender’s actions and interactions within the
correctional environment.
4. Collateral information – Gathering information from family, friends, staff, and other
professionals.
5. File review – Studying criminal, medical, educational, and correctional records.
PEN2608 Assignment 2
(COMPLETE ANSWERS)
Semester 2 2025 - DUE 29
August 2025
NO PLAGIARISM
[Pick the date]
[Type the abstract of the document here. The abstract is typically a short summary of the contents of
the document. Type the abstract of the document here. The abstract is typically a short summary of
the contents of the document.]
,Exam (elaborations)
PEN2608 Assignment 2 (COMPLETE
ANSWERS) Semester 2 2025 - DUE 29
August 2025
Course
Correction and Care (PEN2608)
Institution
University Of South Africa (Unisa)
Book
Correctional Facilities - Policies, Practices, and Challenges
PEN2608 Assignment 2 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 2 2025 - DUE 29
August 2025; 100% TRUSTED Complete, trusted solutions and explanations.
Ensure your success with us....
1.1 List the five (5) types of educators in the correctional system. (5) 1.2
Discuss s o c i a l work in correctional centres under the following
headings: 1.2.1 Aim of social work (7) 1.2.2 Nature of social services (4)
1.2.3 Methods used in social work (3) 1.3 The purpose of an assessment is
to obtain a comprehensive picture of the offender’s complete functioning.
What are the methods used by psychologists to gather the relevant
information? (6) [25]
1.1 Five types of educators in the correctional system (5 × 1 =
5 marks)
1. Academic educators – Teach formal academic subjects (literacy, numeracy, secondary
and tertiary education).
2. Vocational/skills trainers – Provide technical and practical training (carpentry, welding,
plumbing, agriculture).
3. Life skills facilitators – Teach interpersonal skills, communication, conflict resolution,
and problem-solving.
4. Rehabilitation programme instructors – Deliver structured programmes addressing
offending behaviour (anger management, substance abuse programmes).
5. Religious or moral educators – Provide spiritual guidance, moral education, and
religious instruction.
1.2 Social work in correctional centres
, 1.2.1 Aim of social work (7 marks)
Promote rehabilitation and successful reintegration of offenders into society.
Address offenders’ social and personal problems that may contribute to criminal
behaviour.
Facilitate the development of pro-social behaviour and attitudes.
Strengthen offenders’ family and community relationships.
Provide emotional support to cope with incarceration and prepare for release.
Reduce the risk of recidivism by addressing underlying social issues.
Support restorative justice processes, encouraging offenders to take responsibility and
make amends.
1.2.2 Nature of social services (4 marks)
Therapeutic: Individual and group counselling for emotional and behavioural issues.
Developmental: Programmes that develop skills, resilience, and coping mechanisms.
Supportive: Assistance with family contact, social reintegration, and access to resources.
Restorative: Mediation between offenders and victims, promoting reconciliation.
1.2.3 Methods used in social work (3 marks)
Case work – One-on-one counselling and problem-solving with offenders.
Group work – Facilitating group sessions for peer support and shared learning.
Community work – Liaising with external agencies, community groups, and families to
assist reintegration.
1.3 Methods used by psychologists to gather relevant
information (6 marks)
1. Clinical interviews – Structured or semi-structured discussions to explore background,
behaviour, and mental health.
2. Psychological testing – Standardised tests to assess cognitive ability, personality,
emotional functioning.
3. Behavioural observation – Monitoring offender’s actions and interactions within the
correctional environment.
4. Collateral information – Gathering information from family, friends, staff, and other
professionals.
5. File review – Studying criminal, medical, educational, and correctional records.
