PEN3705
May June Portfolio Exam 2026
Unique number:
Due date: 25 May 2026
QUESTION 1
1.1 Victim-offender mediation
Victim-offender mediation is a restorative justice model where the victim and the young
offender meet in a controlled setting to speak about the offence and its effects. A trained
mediator guides the discussion so that both sides can speak without fear, insults or
pressure. The main purpose is not only to punish the offender, but to help the offender
understand the real damage caused by the behaviour. The victim is also given space to
explain how the offence affected them emotionally, physically or financially. The process can
lead to an agreement on restitution, apology, community service or another practical way of
repairing the harm (PEN3705 Study Guide 2026: 73).
At KuGompo Youth Correctional Centre, this model can be used with youths who are ready
to accept responsibility for what they did. Since many of the youths come from unstable
homes, violent surroundings and poor schooling backgrounds, some may not easily
understand the impact of their conduct on others. Victim-offender mediation can help them
, QUESTION 1
1.1 Victim-offender mediation
Victim-offender mediation is a restorative justice model where the victim and the
young offender meet in a controlled setting to speak about the offence and its
effects. A trained mediator guides the discussion so that both sides can speak
without fear, insults or pressure. The main purpose is not only to punish the offender,
but to help the offender understand the real damage caused by the behaviour. The
victim is also given space to explain how the offence affected them emotionally,
physically or financially. The process can lead to an agreement on restitution,
apology, community service or another practical way of repairing the harm
(PEN3705 Study Guide 2026: 73).
At KuGompo Youth Correctional Centre, this model can be used with youths who are
ready to accept responsibility for what they did. Since many of the youths come from
unstable homes, violent surroundings and poor schooling backgrounds, some may
not easily understand the impact of their conduct on others. Victim-offender
mediation can help them connect their actions to real human consequences. For
example, a young offender who assaulted another learner or stole from a community
member can be prepared through counselling before meeting the victim. The
mediator must first check that the victim is willing to participate and that the young
offender is emotionally ready. This is important because the process must not shame
the child or expose the victim to further harm.
At KuGompo, mediation can also be linked to behavioural programmes already
offered at the centre. After the session, the agreement can include anger
management, substance abuse support, school attendance, written apology or
supervised community work. In this way, the process can help the victim receive
recognition, while the young offender learns accountability in a practical and
personal way.
1.2 Community conferencing
Community conferencing is a restorative model where the young offender, the victim,
family members, supporters and relevant community role players come together to
May June Portfolio Exam 2026
Unique number:
Due date: 25 May 2026
QUESTION 1
1.1 Victim-offender mediation
Victim-offender mediation is a restorative justice model where the victim and the young
offender meet in a controlled setting to speak about the offence and its effects. A trained
mediator guides the discussion so that both sides can speak without fear, insults or
pressure. The main purpose is not only to punish the offender, but to help the offender
understand the real damage caused by the behaviour. The victim is also given space to
explain how the offence affected them emotionally, physically or financially. The process can
lead to an agreement on restitution, apology, community service or another practical way of
repairing the harm (PEN3705 Study Guide 2026: 73).
At KuGompo Youth Correctional Centre, this model can be used with youths who are ready
to accept responsibility for what they did. Since many of the youths come from unstable
homes, violent surroundings and poor schooling backgrounds, some may not easily
understand the impact of their conduct on others. Victim-offender mediation can help them
, QUESTION 1
1.1 Victim-offender mediation
Victim-offender mediation is a restorative justice model where the victim and the
young offender meet in a controlled setting to speak about the offence and its
effects. A trained mediator guides the discussion so that both sides can speak
without fear, insults or pressure. The main purpose is not only to punish the offender,
but to help the offender understand the real damage caused by the behaviour. The
victim is also given space to explain how the offence affected them emotionally,
physically or financially. The process can lead to an agreement on restitution,
apology, community service or another practical way of repairing the harm
(PEN3705 Study Guide 2026: 73).
At KuGompo Youth Correctional Centre, this model can be used with youths who are
ready to accept responsibility for what they did. Since many of the youths come from
unstable homes, violent surroundings and poor schooling backgrounds, some may
not easily understand the impact of their conduct on others. Victim-offender
mediation can help them connect their actions to real human consequences. For
example, a young offender who assaulted another learner or stole from a community
member can be prepared through counselling before meeting the victim. The
mediator must first check that the victim is willing to participate and that the young
offender is emotionally ready. This is important because the process must not shame
the child or expose the victim to further harm.
At KuGompo, mediation can also be linked to behavioural programmes already
offered at the centre. After the session, the agreement can include anger
management, substance abuse support, school attendance, written apology or
supervised community work. In this way, the process can help the victim receive
recognition, while the young offender learns accountability in a practical and
personal way.
1.2 Community conferencing
Community conferencing is a restorative model where the young offender, the victim,
family members, supporters and relevant community role players come together to
