CMY2604 Assignment 2025

The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) deals with juvenile justice by saying... - -accused children have the right to legal help and fair treatment in a legal system that respects their rights. Risk-taking is a by-product of the interaction between which two factors, according to Caufmann and Steinberg? - -cognitive and psychological factors Corporal punishment was abolished in South Africa for the following reason: - -It is considered to be cruel and inhumane punishment. An interview with the juvenile must be thorough and probing in order to... - -obtain meaningful information. The South African constitution states that children should be detained only when... - -it is absolutely necessary. What promotes the recall of a child during the assessment? - -interviewing techniques and environment What is meant by the criminal capacity of a child? - -The nature of the crimes a child is capable of. Which factors, besides the cognitive development of children in conflict with the law, should be taken into account during an assessment? - -cultural, social and economic factors The sexual development of a child is often linked to the following two factors: - -Living arrangements of the family and life experiences What is one of the oldest legal codes known to mankind which can be traced back to 2270BC? - -Code of Hammurabi What was the first matter to be dealt with by the Constitutional Court in South Africa concerning juvenile offenders? - -Corporal punishment as a sentencing option Diversion as a sentencing option is emphasised by the Child Justice Act. Point out one of the objectives of these sentencing options. - -Deal with the child outside the formal criminal justice system in appropriate cases and encourage him to take responsibility for his deeds. Indicate what a child can learn through diversion. - -Accountability and self-worth CMY2604 CMY2604 It is prescribed by the Act that the child must be accompanied by a parent/guardian or appropriate adult during an assessment, except where the parent/guardian or appropriate adult... - -was the one that caused the child to commit crime. What, in terms of approach, is the main difference between The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), and the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (ACRWC)? - -The UNCRC has a more individualised approach in contrast to the ACRWC's collective approach. The article dealing with ... in terms of juvenile justice, is the most important article of the ACRWC. - -legal administrative protection True or False: The constitution of South Africa specifically covers issues relating to children. - -True: Section 28 of the constitution provides us with a list of rights specifically for children. According to Gallinetti (2009:7-8), what methods are used by the Child Justice Act to prevent crime and promote a safer society? - -diversion, alternative sentencing, restorative justice Max is 27 years of age. He is arrested for a crime that he committed when he was 15 years of age. Is the Child Justice Act applicable on Nico? - -No, the Act is not intended for people older than 21. Jeffrey is 9 years old and arrested by Sergeant X after being part of a brutal gang attack where he and his friends took turns to attack the victim. Does Sergeant X have the authority to arrest Jeffrey in terms of the Child Justice Act? - -No, he has no authority because Jeffrey is under the age of 10. Lerato is arrested on Monday at 10:00. When should the preliminary inquiry into her circumstances be held? - -Before Wednesday at 10:00 Peter has assaulted Thabo at school, as a result of which Thabo was hospitalised. An NGO dealing with Peter has contacted Thabo and his parents to meet with Peter and his parents. During the meeting Thabo told Peter about the physical as well as emotional scars that he has to endure as a result of the assault. Peter realises for the first time how his actions affected Thabo and he feels very sorry for what he has done. He asks for forgiveness from Thabo, as well as Thabo's family. He also apologised to his own mother and father as they also felt devastated by their son's actions. This whole process is an example of... - -restorative justice. Penny, aged 15, is arrested after stealing DVDs from Musica. The social worker explains to his parents that Penny needs to be assessed. The parents are very worried, because they do not understand what will happen to Penny. You are asked to explain to the parents what assessment is. You will say that, according to Van Niekerk, CMY2604 assessment in the child justice field refers to as a process of... - -gathering information about the child offender and the circumstances of the child. Sergeant Xolile informs Mrs Zuma, a probation officer, about Amy, aged 9, who is suspected of taking make-up from Edgars without paying. What is the duty of Mrs Zuma in terms of the Child Justice Act? - -Assess the child Is a probation officer forced to make known the outcome of the assessment of a child under the age of 10 years suspected of breaking the law? - -Yes, and also th