Written by students who passed Immediately available after payment Read online or as PDF Wrong document? Swap it for free 4.6 TrustPilot
logo-home
Document preview thumbnail
Preview 2 out of 22 pages
Exam (elaborations)

PEN2601 Assignment 2 (100% COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 1 2025 - DUE 24 April 2025

Document preview thumbnail
Preview 2 out of 22 pages

Fundamental Penology - PEN2601 Assignment 2 Semester 1 2025 - DUE 24 April 2025 ;100 % TRUSTED workings, Expert Solved, Explanations and Solutions. For assistance call or W.h.a.t.s.a.p.p us on ...(.+.2.5.4.7.7.9.5.4.0.1.3.2)........... Case Study: Mr X Mr X, a 26-year-old man from Mthatha, Eastern Cape, has been in and out of correctional facilities since he was 17 years old. Growing up in a community with high unemployment and gang activities, he was exposed to crime from a young age. At 17, he was convicted of housebreaking and sentenced to two years in prison. Upon release, he struggled to reintegrate into society due to a lack of education and skills, leading to further criminal activities. Recently, Mr X was arrested again for armed robbery and sentenced to 10 years in Kirkwood Correctional Centre. His case raises important questions about deterrence, punishment, rehabilitation, and crime prevention. End of Case study Based on the above case study, answer all the following questions Question 1: (25 marks) Compare the concepts of general and specific deterrence in Mr X’s case, and justify the deterrence that you think would apply in Mr X. Question 2: (25 marks) Discuss the various approaches to crime prevention. Question 3: (25 marks) Mr X has been in and out of prison, showing signs of recidivism. Outline some possible reasons rehabilitation programs have not been effective for him. Question 4: (25 marks) Identify five (5) primary and five (5) secondary prevention strategies that could have changed Mr X’s life path.

Content preview

PEN2601
ASSIGNMENT 2 SEMESTER 1 2025

UNIQUE NO.
DUE DATE: 24 APRIL 2025

, PEN2601

Assignment 2 Semester 1 2025



Unique Number:

Due Date: 24 April 2025

Fundamental Penology

Question 1: Compare the concepts of general and specific deterrence in Mr X’s
case, and justify the deterrence that you think would apply in Mr X. (25 marks)

1. Introduction (2–3 marks)

Deterrence is a key goal of punishment aimed at preventing crime either by
discouraging the individual offender or society at large. There are two types: general
deterrence, which aims to discourage the public from committing crimes, and specific
deterrence, which targets the individual offender.



2. General Deterrence (7–8 marks)

 Definition: General deterrence seeks to prevent potential offenders in the
broader society from engaging in criminal behavior by making an example out of
the punished individual.
 Application in Mr X’s case:
o His conviction and sentencing could serve as a warning to others in his
community that criminal acts like armed robbery lead to harsh
consequences.
o By sentencing Mr X to 10 years, the justice system may aim to show that
such offenses are taken seriously.

Connected book
 image
Rajendra Kumar Sharma Criminology and Penology
Publisher: 1998 ISBN: 9788171567546 Edition: Unknown

Document information

Uploaded on
April 8, 2025
Number of pages
22
Written in
2024/2025
Type
Exam (elaborations)
Contains
Questions & answers
£1.95

Wrong document? Swap it for free Within 14 days of purchase and before downloading, you can choose a different document. You can simply spend the amount again.
Written by students who passed
Immediately available after payment
Read online or as PDF

Seller avatar
Reputation scores are based on the amount of documents a seller has sold for a fee and the reviews they have received for those documents. There are three levels: Bronze, Silver and Gold. The better the reputation, the more your can rely on the quality of the sellers work.
LIBRARYpro
3.8
(1504)
Sold
10762
Followers
4904
Items
5049
Last sold
1 day ago



Why students choose Stuvia

Created by fellow students, verified by reviews

Quality you can trust: written by students who passed their exams and reviewed by others who've used these revision notes.

Didn't get what you expected? Choose another document

No problem! You can straightaway pick a different document that better suits what you're after.

Pay as you like, start learning straight away

No subscription, no commitments. Pay the way you're used to via credit card and download your PDF document instantly.

Student with book image

“Bought, downloaded, and smashed it. It really can be that simple.”

Alisha Student

Working on your references?

Create accurate citations in APA, MLA and Harvard with our free citation generator.

Working on your references?

Frequently asked questions