CMY2604 Assignment 1 (DETAILED ANSWERS) Semester 2 2024 - DISTINCTION GUARANTEED

CMY2604 Assignment 1 (DETAILED ANSWERS) Semester 2 2024 - DISTINCTION GUARANTEED - DISTINCTION GUARANTEED - DISTINCTION GUARANTEED Answers, guidelines, workings and references .. 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)