CMY2603
ASSIGNMENT 1 (SEMESTER 2)
DUE DATE: 27 August 2024
Written Assignment Submission Guidelines:
Please ensure that your assignment is submitted electronically through the myUnisa platform no
later than …August 2024. Kindly note that fax or email submissions will not be accepted.
NB: Assignment submitted to the lecturer(s) through email will not be considered.
QUESTION 1
Provide a comparison between the two categories of youth sex offenders by including the
following elements in your discussion; Types of victims, Offence patterns, Social and behavioural
patterns & Criminal history. [15 Marks]
ANSWER:
Comparison of Youth Sex Offenders:
Youth sex offenders can be broadly categorized into two groups: those who offend against adults
or their peers, and those who offend against children. These categories differ in terms of their
victims, offence patterns, social and behavioral characteristics, and criminal history.
Types of Victims
Youth sex offenders who target adults or their peers typically victimize individuals closer to their
own age group or older. These victims might include peers within their social circles, such as
classmates, friends, or acquaintances. In contrast, youth sex offenders who target children usually
victimize individuals significantly younger than themselves, often taking advantage of the child's
ASSIGNMENT 1 (SEMESTER 2)
DUE DATE: 27 August 2024
Written Assignment Submission Guidelines:
Please ensure that your assignment is submitted electronically through the myUnisa platform no
later than …August 2024. Kindly note that fax or email submissions will not be accepted.
NB: Assignment submitted to the lecturer(s) through email will not be considered.
QUESTION 1
Provide a comparison between the two categories of youth sex offenders by including the
following elements in your discussion; Types of victims, Offence patterns, Social and behavioural
patterns & Criminal history. [15 Marks]
ANSWER:
Comparison of Youth Sex Offenders:
Youth sex offenders can be broadly categorized into two groups: those who offend against adults
or their peers, and those who offend against children. These categories differ in terms of their
victims, offence patterns, social and behavioral characteristics, and criminal history.
Types of Victims
Youth sex offenders who target adults or their peers typically victimize individuals closer to their
own age group or older. These victims might include peers within their social circles, such as
classmates, friends, or acquaintances. In contrast, youth sex offenders who target children usually
victimize individuals significantly younger than themselves, often taking advantage of the child's
