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Section A: Victimology Unit 4,5,6,7

This exam summary contains the following: Objectives of restorative justice Interest in restorative justice Assessment of needs of crime victims and what they need from CJS Restorative justice as reconceptualisation of justice Elements, pillar and values of restorative justice 3 concepts of restorative justice Basic theories that shapes CJS functioning Retributive approach Utilitarian deterrence approach Rehabilitation approach RJ application (exam potential question)

This exam summary contains the following: Challenges faced by criminal justice system (protecting victims) Medical assistance, counselling Vulnerable victims and witnesses Needs of witnesses

This exam summary contains the following: Rationale for victim empowerment Objectives of victim empowerment victim support vs. victim empowerment Discussion of Van Dijk's crime prevention model Thuthuzela rape care centres

This exam summary contains the following: Definition of rape and sexual offences Previous sexual history of a complainant Criminal Acts defined by the SORMA HIV-related provisions National register for sex offenders Mandatory minimum sentences

Elements of a delict relevant cases Unlawfulness & general test Fault (dolus directus and dolus eventualis Negligence Causation Damage Possible test/exam question & previous test/exam questions

Criminal case vs. Civil case Sources of criminal law Specific crimes Elements of a crime Punishment and sentence The death penalty

This report entail the following information on the offender Jimmy Maketta: Offender History Personality Mental state when crimes were committed Motivations Modus Operandi Precipitating factors Situational factors Aggravating factors Mitigating factors Applied Triadic approach Sentence Recommendation References