SCW2601
ASSIGNMENT 2 SEMESTER 1 2024
UNIQUE NO.:
DUE DATE: 2024
, lOMoARcPSD|21997160
ASSIGNMENT 02 FOR SCW2601
SEMESTER 1
2024
Your assignment consists of one ques�on only.
You do not have to provide a list of references for this
assignment, as your study guide is your only prescribed text.
Do not copy directly from the study guide.
Phrase your answers in your own words.
QUESTION 1
Xolisile is a social worker who is monitoring a divorce involving minor children. She is in
regular contact with the Family Advocate. The dispute has reached a stage where she is
convinced that media�on should be recommended. She communicates this
recommenda�on to the Family Advocate.
Answer the ques�ons below based on the above fact scenario.
1.1 Discuss what media�on in this situa �on would entail and whether you agree with
Xolisile’s recommenda�on. Your answer should include reference to the advantages
and disadvantages of media�on .
ANY 10 of the following for 10 marks:
• Yes (1).
• The chief advantage of media �on is that it encourages the disputants to
communicate with each other, and this reduces conflict between them. (1)
• It also is clearly a less formal and more friendly process than li �ga
� on (1).
• Par�es who choose media�on usually do reach agreement. (1)
• Agreements reached through media �on are longer-las �ng than those reached
through li�ga � on. (1)
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ASSIGNMENT 2 SEMESTER 1 2024
UNIQUE NO.:
DUE DATE: 2024
, lOMoARcPSD|21997160
ASSIGNMENT 02 FOR SCW2601
SEMESTER 1
2024
Your assignment consists of one ques�on only.
You do not have to provide a list of references for this
assignment, as your study guide is your only prescribed text.
Do not copy directly from the study guide.
Phrase your answers in your own words.
QUESTION 1
Xolisile is a social worker who is monitoring a divorce involving minor children. She is in
regular contact with the Family Advocate. The dispute has reached a stage where she is
convinced that media�on should be recommended. She communicates this
recommenda�on to the Family Advocate.
Answer the ques�ons below based on the above fact scenario.
1.1 Discuss what media�on in this situa �on would entail and whether you agree with
Xolisile’s recommenda�on. Your answer should include reference to the advantages
and disadvantages of media�on .
ANY 10 of the following for 10 marks:
• Yes (1).
• The chief advantage of media �on is that it encourages the disputants to
communicate with each other, and this reduces conflict between them. (1)
• It also is clearly a less formal and more friendly process than li �ga
� on (1).
• Par�es who choose media�on usually do reach agreement. (1)
• Agreements reached through media �on are longer-las �ng than those reached
through li�ga � on. (1)
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