MAC2602 Assignment 3 (COMPLETE ANSWERS)
Semester 2 2024 - DUE 16 September 2024
In 1996, South Africa has adopted a National Crime Prevention Plan. What
does the National Crime Prevention Plan or Strategy advocate? - answer-
An integrated, multidimensional crime prevention model for
interdepartmental operation at central regional and local authority levels.
Richard, notoriously known as "Top Dog" on the streets, is a member of a
local gang, "Bad Boys". He often takes part in petty theft to meet the
demands and pressures of the group. Which neutralization technique would
Richard use in an attempt to justify his illegal actions? - answer-Appeal to
higher loyalty
In managing offenders, the Department of Correctional Services pursues
the following objective. Identify the correct option. - answer-Ensuring the
safe custody of offenders
Situational crime prevention is aimed mainly at preventing property crime,
although it may combat other categories of crime as well. Identify a popular
criticism against situational crime prevention. - answer-Displacement
According to Merton's anomie theory (1968), a nation with high rates of
theft has certain characteristics. Identify the correct option. - answer-
Material values
Crime Prevention and Support Services are part of the functions of the ... -
answer-Station Commissioner.
Which type of displacement refers to committing a different type of crime
from the type initially intended? - answer-Functional
Female arsonists are normally motivated by: - answer-Revenge
The criminal courts in South Africa are divided into two types, namely: -
answer-Appeal and trial courts
, . Complete the following sentence: Lynch and Cantor (1992) argue that
theft is largely a function of_______ whereas burglary is a function of
_______ - answer-exposure; guardianship
With regard to theft, what is the name given to someone who attempts to
"buy" people in influential positions in the criminal justice system to
influence the legal procedures? - answer-Fix
Research by Zevitz and Farkas (Joubert 2011) revealed that sex offenders
list the following factors as reasons leading to their relapse: - answer-Fear,
stress and anxiety
Identify the CORRECT structure established by the Constitution to keep a
watchful eye on the management, service delivery and the way in which
resources are utilised by the police service. - answer-Police Civilian
Secretariat
The provincial commissioner has to manage primary and secondary
functions. Indicate a VALID secondary function. - answer-Evaluation
services
The High Courts are presided over by judges and assessors who are
usually _________ or _________ who assist presiding officers in High
Courts. - answer-advocates; retired magistrates
Computer security entails the following: - answer-+ Computer
communications include the protection of mail, fax and telephone.
+ Computer security entails the protection of data transmission.
Identify the CORRECT statements in relation to Sykes and Matza's
Neutralisation Theory, in explaining property crime: - answer-a) Denial of
responsibility. The offenders deny any personal responsibility for their
actions.
b) Condemnation of the condemners. Offenders make the assumption that
the motives and behaviour of those who denounce criminals should be
condemned.
South Africa's National Crime Prevention Plan is based on how many
pillars? - answer-4
Semester 2 2024 - DUE 16 September 2024
In 1996, South Africa has adopted a National Crime Prevention Plan. What
does the National Crime Prevention Plan or Strategy advocate? - answer-
An integrated, multidimensional crime prevention model for
interdepartmental operation at central regional and local authority levels.
Richard, notoriously known as "Top Dog" on the streets, is a member of a
local gang, "Bad Boys". He often takes part in petty theft to meet the
demands and pressures of the group. Which neutralization technique would
Richard use in an attempt to justify his illegal actions? - answer-Appeal to
higher loyalty
In managing offenders, the Department of Correctional Services pursues
the following objective. Identify the correct option. - answer-Ensuring the
safe custody of offenders
Situational crime prevention is aimed mainly at preventing property crime,
although it may combat other categories of crime as well. Identify a popular
criticism against situational crime prevention. - answer-Displacement
According to Merton's anomie theory (1968), a nation with high rates of
theft has certain characteristics. Identify the correct option. - answer-
Material values
Crime Prevention and Support Services are part of the functions of the ... -
answer-Station Commissioner.
Which type of displacement refers to committing a different type of crime
from the type initially intended? - answer-Functional
Female arsonists are normally motivated by: - answer-Revenge
The criminal courts in South Africa are divided into two types, namely: -
answer-Appeal and trial courts
, . Complete the following sentence: Lynch and Cantor (1992) argue that
theft is largely a function of_______ whereas burglary is a function of
_______ - answer-exposure; guardianship
With regard to theft, what is the name given to someone who attempts to
"buy" people in influential positions in the criminal justice system to
influence the legal procedures? - answer-Fix
Research by Zevitz and Farkas (Joubert 2011) revealed that sex offenders
list the following factors as reasons leading to their relapse: - answer-Fear,
stress and anxiety
Identify the CORRECT structure established by the Constitution to keep a
watchful eye on the management, service delivery and the way in which
resources are utilised by the police service. - answer-Police Civilian
Secretariat
The provincial commissioner has to manage primary and secondary
functions. Indicate a VALID secondary function. - answer-Evaluation
services
The High Courts are presided over by judges and assessors who are
usually _________ or _________ who assist presiding officers in High
Courts. - answer-advocates; retired magistrates
Computer security entails the following: - answer-+ Computer
communications include the protection of mail, fax and telephone.
+ Computer security entails the protection of data transmission.
Identify the CORRECT statements in relation to Sykes and Matza's
Neutralisation Theory, in explaining property crime: - answer-a) Denial of
responsibility. The offenders deny any personal responsibility for their
actions.
b) Condemnation of the condemners. Offenders make the assumption that
the motives and behaviour of those who denounce criminals should be
condemned.
South Africa's National Crime Prevention Plan is based on how many
pillars? - answer-4
