PEN3701 Assignment 2 Semester 1 Memo | Due 11 April 2025

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PEN3701 Assignment 2 Semester 1 Memo | Due 11 April 2025. All questions fully answered. Read the following case study and answer ALL the questions that follow. The marks assigned to each question should determine the length of your answer. Be comprehensive yet precise in your discussion and cover as much detail as possible. In 2018, John was sentenced to 12 years in prison for robbery and assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm. During the crime, John, then 22 and influenced by a group of older friends, broke into the home of Mr and Mrs Daniels, a retired couple, late at night. When Mr Daniels confronted him, John panicked and struck Mr Daniels with a metal object, resulting in serious injuries that required months of recovery. Although the couple was left traumatised, they found some closure when John was apprehended and sentenced. However, as his parole eligibility approaches, the Daniels family has had mixed feelings, with concerns about his early release reopening old wounds. Before the Parole Board considers John’s case, the case management committee recommended that he attend a restorative justice orientation programme. During the sessions, John gained insight into the impact his actions had on the Daniels family and expressed a sincere desire to apologise for the pain he caused. Guided by a social worker, he composed a letter to the Daniels family, requesting to meet and seek their forgiveness. After considering the possibility, Mr and Mrs Daniels agreed to meet with John in hopes that the encounter could bring them further healing and closure. ____________________________________________________________________________ QUESTION 1 Define the term “victim” in your own words, considering Mr and Mrs Daniels’ experiences in the case study. [5] QUESTION 2 Discuss in detail your understanding of the Restorative Justice Orientation Programme, which was developed to support the restorative justice process. [15] QUESTION 3 Describe the objectives of restorative justice and give examples from the case study of four critical elements that contribute to achieving a fully restorative process. [10] QUESTION 4 Which restorative justice intervention programme most practised in the corrections environment would you recommend for the meeting between John and the Daniels family? Explain why. Discuss your answer in detail. [16] QUESTION 5 Briefly describe the benefits of restorative justice for each of the following role players: 5.1 Victim(s) (9) 5.2 Offender (9) [18] QUESTION 6 In South Africa, legislation ensures that victims have the right to participate in parole hearings and to share their perspectives regarding offender parole. Discuss the key pieces of legislation related to victim participation and how they support restorative justice principles. [16] TOTAL: 80 MARKS