Name: Nakampe Walter Makhothokho
Student No: 56936389
Module Code: SJD1501
Due Date: 15 April 2025
1.
a. Domestic Violence Act 116 of 1998.
b. Protection from Harassment Act 17 of 2011.
2. By empowering the victim to deal with the events consequences, leave it
behind, and avoid further loss or harm. improved Access to Support Services:
Victims should have easy access to counselling, medical care, and legal aid
services as soon as they report a crime. Organisations like Thuthuzela Care
Centres in South Africa, which offer comprehensive services to victims of
gender-based violence, can serve as a model for broader victim support
Victim-Centred Approach in Court: The justice system should adopt a victim-
centred approach by prioritising the well-being of the victim throughout the
legal process. This includes reducing trauma by providing witness protection,
counselling during court proceedings, and using private testimony options
(such as testifying behind screens or via video).
Legal Education and Guidance: Victims are often unfamiliar with legal
processes and may feel overwhelmed. Providing clear legal education and
guidance through victim support officers or social workers helps victims
understand their rights, the legal steps involved, and what to expect during
investigations and trials. This empowers them to make informed decisions.
Restorative Justice Programmes: Offering restorative justice options, where
appropriate, allows victims to participate in mediated discussions with
Student No: 56936389
Module Code: SJD1501
Due Date: 15 April 2025
1.
a. Domestic Violence Act 116 of 1998.
b. Protection from Harassment Act 17 of 2011.
2. By empowering the victim to deal with the events consequences, leave it
behind, and avoid further loss or harm. improved Access to Support Services:
Victims should have easy access to counselling, medical care, and legal aid
services as soon as they report a crime. Organisations like Thuthuzela Care
Centres in South Africa, which offer comprehensive services to victims of
gender-based violence, can serve as a model for broader victim support
Victim-Centred Approach in Court: The justice system should adopt a victim-
centred approach by prioritising the well-being of the victim throughout the
legal process. This includes reducing trauma by providing witness protection,
counselling during court proceedings, and using private testimony options
(such as testifying behind screens or via video).
Legal Education and Guidance: Victims are often unfamiliar with legal
processes and may feel overwhelmed. Providing clear legal education and
guidance through victim support officers or social workers helps victims
understand their rights, the legal steps involved, and what to expect during
investigations and trials. This empowers them to make informed decisions.
Restorative Justice Programmes: Offering restorative justice options, where
appropriate, allows victims to participate in mediated discussions with
