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1	Professionalising criminology in South Africa Beukman, Brenda Ann 30 November 2005 (has links) This study explores and describes the professional role of the Criminologist in South Africa. National and international research and personal practice are used to demonstrate the role of the South African Criminologist. A qualitative research design supports the exploratory nature of this study. The areas of focus are veracity assessing, criminogenesis, assessment of juveniles, assisting victims of crime through debriefing and compiling victim impact statements and compiling pre-sentence reports. Each of these areas rely on the expert knowledge of the Criminologist and is accompanied by real life case study which is preceded by theoretical explanations and research findings. The research also highlights the quest for professionalising Criminology in South Africa by presenting and analysing the formal application for recognition. / Criminology / D.Litt. et Phil. (Criminology) Professionalising Professions Professionals Criminology Criminologist Expert witness Victim Debriefing Victim Impact Statement Lie detector Juvenile Criminal capacity Diversion 364.0968 Criminologists -- South Africa Criminology -- South Africa Criminal investigation -- South Africa
2	Professionalising criminology in South Africa Beukman, Brenda Ann 30 November 2005 (has links) This study explores and describes the professional role of the Criminologist in South Africa. National and international research and personal practice are used to demonstrate the role of the South African Criminologist. A qualitative research design supports the exploratory nature of this study. The areas of focus are veracity assessing, criminogenesis, assessment of juveniles, assisting victims of crime through debriefing and compiling victim impact statements and compiling pre-sentence reports. Each of these areas rely on the expert knowledge of the Criminologist and is accompanied by real life case study which is preceded by theoretical explanations and research findings. The research also highlights the quest for professionalising Criminology in South Africa by presenting and analysing the formal application for recognition. / Criminology and Security Science / D.Litt. et Phil. (Criminology) Professionalising Professions Professionals Criminology Criminologist Expert witness Victim Debriefing Victim Impact Statement Lie detector Juvenile Criminal capacity Diversion 364.0968 Criminologists -- South Africa Criminology -- South Africa Criminal investigation -- South Africa
3	A forensic criminological perspective on the adjudication of children in South Africa Badenhorst, Charmain 30 June 2003 (has links) In this project the various International Instruments, namely the United Nations Convention of the Rights of the Child, 1989, the Beijing Rules and the African Charter, relating to the protection of the rights of children were discussed focusing on the rights of children in conflict with the law. The important guidelines regarding the establishment of a minimum age for criminal capacity, detention, legal representation, diversion, sentencing, pre-sentence reports, child justice Courts and the confidentiality of children’s Court hearings were highlighted. The current positions in South African law with regard to these issues were discussed and the proposed provisions in the Child Justice Bill, 49 of 2002 were furnished. The research included all the magistrates in Gauteng that were in service during February 2003 and March 2003. Throughout the project the important role that forensic criminologists can and should play in a juvenile justice system was highlighted. / Criminology / M.A. Adjudication of children in South Africa Forensic criminologist Child Justice Bill, 2002 Pre-sentence reports Criminal capacity of juvenile offenders Child Justice Juvenile offenders Diversion of juvenile offenders 364.360968 South Africa Child Justice Bill, 2002 Juvenile delinquents -- South Africa Children's rights -- South Africa Child welfare -- South Africa
4	A forensic criminological perspective on the adjudication of children in South Africa Badenhorst, Charmain 30 June 2003 (has links) In this project the various International Instruments, namely the United Nations Convention of the Rights of the Child, 1989, the Beijing Rules and the African Charter, relating to the protection of the rights of children were discussed focusing on the rights of children in conflict with the law. The important guidelines regarding the establishment of a minimum age for criminal capacity, detention, legal representation, diversion, sentencing, pre-sentence reports, child justice Courts and the confidentiality of children’s Court hearings were highlighted. The current positions in South African law with regard to these issues were discussed and the proposed provisions in the Child Justice Bill, 49 of 2002 were furnished. The research included all the magistrates in Gauteng that were in service during February 2003 and March 2003. Throughout the project the important role that forensic criminologists can and should play in a juvenile justice system was highlighted. / Criminology and Security Science / M.A. Adjudication of children in South Africa Forensic criminologist Child Justice Bill, 2002 Pre-sentence reports Criminal capacity of juvenile offenders Child Justice Juvenile offenders Diversion of juvenile offenders 364.360968 South Africa Child Justice Bill, 2002 Juvenile delinquents -- South Africa Children's rights -- South Africa Child welfare -- South Africa

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