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CMY3705 – Semester 2 (2025) – Assignment 01 Solutions-CMY3705 – University of South Africa (UNISA) – Semester 2 (2025) – Assignment 01 Solutions-CMY3705 – University of South Africa (UNISA) – Semester 2 (2025) – Assignment 01 Solutions-

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This document contains comprehensive solutions for Assignment 01 of CMY3705, focusing on victimology in South Africa. It covers key theoretical concepts, policy development (including the Victims’ Charter and relevant legislation), and practical implementation challenges such as intersectoral collaboration and trauma-informed care. The analysis is aligned with the National Development Plan and provides a critical view of the gap between theory and practice in victim support services. Keywords: victimology victim-centred approach secondary victimisation restorative justice victim empowerment trauma-informed care intersectoral collaboration South African criminal justice system Victim Empowerment Programme Thuthuzela Care Centres Assignment topic "In the opinion of many academics and practitioners, Victimology in South Africa still needs to make the shift from theory and policy to practice. Conducting research with victims of crimes needs to underpin legislation and policy changes. Researchers and practitioners should also collaborate more to provide expert-informed services to victims." Critically discuss this statement under the following headings: (a) Victimological theory, (b) policy development, and (c) practical implementation in South Africa. In your response, mention specific examples of victim support policies or laws and assess whether they have been put into effective practice. You must also reference and include at least five additional academic sources. (

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CMY3705 (Victimology) –Assignment 01 Semester 2
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1. Introduction.............................................................................................3
2. Definition of key concepts.......................................................................3
3. Victimological theory...............................................................................4
4. Policy Development in South Africa.........................................................4
5. Practical Implementation.........................................................................5
6. Conclusion...............................................................................................6
7. References...............................................................................................7

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