Assignment 4 Discussion forum
This assignment is linked with activity 4.1 on the criminal justice system and the public. Under
"Additional Resources" there are two documents on Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) as well as a
document called "Crime Against Women Report 2018". Together with the links below, they
provide more information on the extent of IPV not only in South Africa but worldwide. There are
shocking statistics on the abuse of women. In this assignment you will have to look at the issue
of IPV and how each component of the criminal justice system can contribute towards dealing
with this societal challenge.
http://city-press.news24.com/News/shocking-stats-on-abuse-of-women-in-sa-20161120
http://www0.sun.ac.za/vivus/vivus-1-february-2016/enagement/a-policy-brief-on-intimate-partner-
violence-in-south-africa.html
https://www.news24.com/SouthAfrica/News/5-facts-about-femicide-in-south-africa-20190905
https://www.iol.co.za/news/politics/amnesty-international-decries-alarming-levels-of-gender-based-
violence-in-sa-32066522
Your answer should be structured as follows:
1. In light of the current issue of IPV and crimes against women, briefly discuss what the
implications will be for the police, the courts and correctional services. (8 marks)
2. Name the two main Acts of legislation applicable when dealing with domestic violence and
intimidation. (2 marks)
3. How does the criminal justice system deal with vulnerable groups such as lesbian, gay,
bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex (LGBTQI) community amongst others when they are
victims of hate crimes? (200 words, 5 marks)
TOTAL: 15 MARKS
This assignment is linked with activity 4.1 on the criminal justice system and the public. Under
"Additional Resources" there are two documents on Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) as well as a
document called "Crime Against Women Report 2018". Together with the links below, they
provide more information on the extent of IPV not only in South Africa but worldwide. There are
shocking statistics on the abuse of women. In this assignment you will have to look at the issue
of IPV and how each component of the criminal justice system can contribute towards dealing
with this societal challenge.
http://city-press.news24.com/News/shocking-stats-on-abuse-of-women-in-sa-20161120
http://www0.sun.ac.za/vivus/vivus-1-february-2016/enagement/a-policy-brief-on-intimate-partner-
violence-in-south-africa.html
https://www.news24.com/SouthAfrica/News/5-facts-about-femicide-in-south-africa-20190905
https://www.iol.co.za/news/politics/amnesty-international-decries-alarming-levels-of-gender-based-
violence-in-sa-32066522
Your answer should be structured as follows:
1. In light of the current issue of IPV and crimes against women, briefly discuss what the
implications will be for the police, the courts and correctional services. (8 marks)
2. Name the two main Acts of legislation applicable when dealing with domestic violence and
intimidation. (2 marks)
3. How does the criminal justice system deal with vulnerable groups such as lesbian, gay,
bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex (LGBTQI) community amongst others when they are
victims of hate crimes? (200 words, 5 marks)
TOTAL: 15 MARKS
