PEN3701
Assignment 2 Semester 1 2026
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Due Date: 15 April 2026
QUESTION 1
A victim is a person who suffers harm because of another person’s unlawful or wrongful
actions. This harm may be physical, emotional, psychological, or financial, and it often
affects the victim’s sense of safety and well-being. In this case, Mr and Mrs Daniels are
victims because they directly experienced the violent effects of John’s crime. Mr Daniels
suffered serious physical injuries after being assaulted, while both he and Mrs Daniels were
emotionally traumatised by the break-in and violence in their home. Their suffering did not
end when the crime was over, because the emotional fear and psychological pain continued
long after the incident. Victimhood also includes the lasting impact that crime has on
people’s lives, relationships, and peace of mind. In restorative justice, victims are recognised
as central participants whose pain, losses, and need for healing must be acknowledged and
addressed (Cilliers, 2010). Their agreement to meet John shows their attempt to seek
closure and emotional restoration after the harm caused.
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QUESTION 1
A victim is a person who suffers harm because of another person’s unlawful or
wrongful actions. This harm may be physical, emotional, psychological, or financial,
and it often affects the victim’s sense of safety and well-being. In this case, Mr and
Mrs Daniels are victims because they directly experienced the violent effects of
John’s crime. Mr Daniels suffered serious physical injuries after being assaulted,
while both he and Mrs Daniels were emotionally traumatised by the break-in and
violence in their home. Their suffering did not end when the crime was over, because
the emotional fear and psychological pain continued long after the incident.
Victimhood also includes the lasting impact that crime has on people’s lives,
relationships, and peace of mind. In restorative justice, victims are recognised as
central participants whose pain, losses, and need for healing must be acknowledged
and addressed (Cilliers, 2010). Their agreement to meet John shows their attempt to
seek closure and emotional restoration after the harm caused.
QUESTION 2
The Restorative Justice Orientation Programme is a compulsory correctional
programme developed by the Department of Correctional Services to prepare
offenders for participation in restorative justice processes. Its purpose is to help
offenders understand the meaning of restorative justice, accept responsibility for
their crimes, and prepare for possible engagement with victims in processes such as
victim-offender mediation and victim-offender dialogue (Louw, 2020). This
programme forms part of an offender’s correctional sentence plan and supports the
broader goals of rehabilitation and reintegration into society.
The programme was introduced because the White Paper on Corrections in South
Africa and the Correctional Services Act 111 of 1998 place strong emphasis on
correcting offending behaviour through structured rehabilitation programmes (Louw,
2020). In this context, restorative justice is not only about punishment, but also about
repairing the harm caused by crime. Plaatjies (2008) explains that restorative justice
focuses on healing the damage caused to victims, holding offenders accountable,
and encouraging reconciliation where possible. The orientation programme is
Disclaimer
Great care has been taken in the preparation of this document; however, the contents are provided "as is"
without any express or implied representations or warranties. The author accepts no responsibility or
liability for any actions taken based on the information contained within this document. This document is
intended solely for comparison, research, and reference purposes. Reproduction, resale, or transmission
of any part of this document, in any form or by any means, is strictly prohibited.
Assignment 2 Semester 1 2026
Unique number:
Due Date: 15 April 2026
QUESTION 1
A victim is a person who suffers harm because of another person’s unlawful or wrongful
actions. This harm may be physical, emotional, psychological, or financial, and it often
affects the victim’s sense of safety and well-being. In this case, Mr and Mrs Daniels are
victims because they directly experienced the violent effects of John’s crime. Mr Daniels
suffered serious physical injuries after being assaulted, while both he and Mrs Daniels were
emotionally traumatised by the break-in and violence in their home. Their suffering did not
end when the crime was over, because the emotional fear and psychological pain continued
long after the incident. Victimhood also includes the lasting impact that crime has on
people’s lives, relationships, and peace of mind. In restorative justice, victims are recognised
as central participants whose pain, losses, and need for healing must be acknowledged and
addressed (Cilliers, 2010). Their agreement to meet John shows their attempt to seek
closure and emotional restoration after the harm caused.
Terms of use
By making use of this document you agree to:
Use this document as a guide for learning, comparison and reference purpose,
Terms of use
Not to duplicate, reproduce and/or misrepresent the contents of this document as your own work,
By making use of this document you agree to:
Use this document
Fully accept the consequences
solely as a guide forshould you plagiarise
learning, reference,or and
misuse this document.
comparison purposes,
Ensure originality of your own work, and fully accept the consequences should you plagiarise or misuse this document.
Comply with all relevant standards, guidelines, regulations, and legislation governing academic and written work.
Disclaimer
Great care has been taken in the preparation of this document; however, the contents are provided "as is" without any express or
implied representations or warranties. The author accepts no responsibility or liability for any actions taken based on the
information contained within this document. This document is intended solely for comparison, research, and reference purposes.
Reproduction, resale, or transmission of any part of this document, in any form or by any means, is strictly prohibited.
, +27 81 278 3372
QUESTION 1
A victim is a person who suffers harm because of another person’s unlawful or
wrongful actions. This harm may be physical, emotional, psychological, or financial,
and it often affects the victim’s sense of safety and well-being. In this case, Mr and
Mrs Daniels are victims because they directly experienced the violent effects of
John’s crime. Mr Daniels suffered serious physical injuries after being assaulted,
while both he and Mrs Daniels were emotionally traumatised by the break-in and
violence in their home. Their suffering did not end when the crime was over, because
the emotional fear and psychological pain continued long after the incident.
Victimhood also includes the lasting impact that crime has on people’s lives,
relationships, and peace of mind. In restorative justice, victims are recognised as
central participants whose pain, losses, and need for healing must be acknowledged
and addressed (Cilliers, 2010). Their agreement to meet John shows their attempt to
seek closure and emotional restoration after the harm caused.
QUESTION 2
The Restorative Justice Orientation Programme is a compulsory correctional
programme developed by the Department of Correctional Services to prepare
offenders for participation in restorative justice processes. Its purpose is to help
offenders understand the meaning of restorative justice, accept responsibility for
their crimes, and prepare for possible engagement with victims in processes such as
victim-offender mediation and victim-offender dialogue (Louw, 2020). This
programme forms part of an offender’s correctional sentence plan and supports the
broader goals of rehabilitation and reintegration into society.
The programme was introduced because the White Paper on Corrections in South
Africa and the Correctional Services Act 111 of 1998 place strong emphasis on
correcting offending behaviour through structured rehabilitation programmes (Louw,
2020). In this context, restorative justice is not only about punishment, but also about
repairing the harm caused by crime. Plaatjies (2008) explains that restorative justice
focuses on healing the damage caused to victims, holding offenders accountable,
and encouraging reconciliation where possible. The orientation programme is
Disclaimer
Great care has been taken in the preparation of this document; however, the contents are provided "as is"
without any express or implied representations or warranties. The author accepts no responsibility or
liability for any actions taken based on the information contained within this document. This document is
intended solely for comparison, research, and reference purposes. Reproduction, resale, or transmission
of any part of this document, in any form or by any means, is strictly prohibited.
