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CMY2604
Assignment 1
Semester 2 2024
(669339)- DUE 19
August 2024
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED ANSWERS
, CMY2604 Assignment 1 Semester 2 2024 (669339)- DUE 19 August 2024
Lawrence is 9 years old and lives with his single mother and three (3) younger siblings
in a shack in an informal settlement. His mother is working long hours trying to provide
for her family, resulting in Lawrence and his siblings often being unsupervised. One
afternoon after school, Lawrence is caught stealing bread and sweets at a shop. He
claims that he was hungry and that he also wanted to give his siblings something to eat.
The shop owner phones the police and Lawrence’s mother is notified.
Question
1 Lawrence’s mother is very worried that her son will have a criminal record. Explain to
her how Lawrence will be handled by the police official and the probation officer. (15)
Question 2
The probation officer will have to do an assessment. Elaborate on the factors that will be
considered during the assessment period. (10)
Question 1: Handling by the Police Official and Probation Officer
Handling by the Police Official: When Lawrence is caught stealing, the police will handle
him according to the provisions of the Child Justice Act, No. 75 of 2008. The Act
ensures that children are treated differently from adults within the criminal justice
system. Here's how the process will generally unfold:
1. Initial Contact: The police officer will not arrest Lawrence immediately. Instead,
they will take him to the police station and notify his mother. Lawrence will be
treated as a child in conflict with the law, and the police will ensure that his rights
are explained to him in a manner he understands.
2. Diversion Consideration: The police officer will assess whether the case can be
diverted. Diversion involves channeling the child away from the criminal justice
CMY2604
Assignment 1
Semester 2 2024
(669339)- DUE 19
August 2024
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED ANSWERS
, CMY2604 Assignment 1 Semester 2 2024 (669339)- DUE 19 August 2024
Lawrence is 9 years old and lives with his single mother and three (3) younger siblings
in a shack in an informal settlement. His mother is working long hours trying to provide
for her family, resulting in Lawrence and his siblings often being unsupervised. One
afternoon after school, Lawrence is caught stealing bread and sweets at a shop. He
claims that he was hungry and that he also wanted to give his siblings something to eat.
The shop owner phones the police and Lawrence’s mother is notified.
Question
1 Lawrence’s mother is very worried that her son will have a criminal record. Explain to
her how Lawrence will be handled by the police official and the probation officer. (15)
Question 2
The probation officer will have to do an assessment. Elaborate on the factors that will be
considered during the assessment period. (10)
Question 1: Handling by the Police Official and Probation Officer
Handling by the Police Official: When Lawrence is caught stealing, the police will handle
him according to the provisions of the Child Justice Act, No. 75 of 2008. The Act
ensures that children are treated differently from adults within the criminal justice
system. Here's how the process will generally unfold:
1. Initial Contact: The police officer will not arrest Lawrence immediately. Instead,
they will take him to the police station and notify his mother. Lawrence will be
treated as a child in conflict with the law, and the police will ensure that his rights
are explained to him in a manner he understands.
2. Diversion Consideration: The police officer will assess whether the case can be
diverted. Diversion involves channeling the child away from the criminal justice
