CULT2017 Youth Justice and Practice

Assignment 1: Case study

Team/Individual task: Individual

Word limit: 750 words (+/- 10%)

Weighting: 30%

Due date: 5pm AEST Friday 20 June 2025 (Week 5)

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Assignment overview

To pass this subject of study, you must achieve an aggregated grade of at least 50%. Although this assignment is not a mandatory submission, completing this assignment will give you the best chance of achieving this minimum requirement.

The purpose of this assignment is to apply your knowledge of the nature and extent of youth crime. With your understanding of this critical topic area, you will carefully analyse the real case scenario (The Case: R v Greg [2023] NSWChC 13 (DOCX 70 KB)). 

Your analysis will be informed by a mind map, in which you deconstruct and build relationships between key concepts relating to the nature and the extent of youth crime. This assignment also asks you to draw on the essential readings for Modules 3 and 4. 

Use of generative artificial intelligence

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools to brainstorm ideas, summarise reading material or to edit your submission is permitted. The content of your final submission must be your original work. Be aware that the output from generative AI tools may be incorrect, incomplete or biased.

Working with another person or technology in order to gain an unfair advantage in assessment or improperly obtaining answers from a third party including generative AI to questions in an examination or other form of assessment may lead to sanctions under the Student Misconduct Rule. Use of generative AI tools may be detected. More information is available on the Library web page.

If your studies have been adversely affected by circumstances beyond your control, you may request an extension using the following options.

Note: A request must be made within 48 hours of the assignment due date.

Assignment details

Read through the following steps/information to understand and meet the requirements of this assignment.

Format: You will need to complete each of the steps and compile your mind map, analysis and references in the Assessment 1 Template

Step 1: Read the full judgement of the following case scenario and consider what it reveals about the nature and extent of youth crime.

The Case: R v Greg [2023] NSWChC 13

Step 2: Create a mind map on the nature and extent of youth offending. 

To create your mind map, you must first ensure you have an accurate and comprehensive understanding of the topic: The nature and extent of youth offending. Review the essential readings, practitioner interviews, learning activities and your notes from Modules 3 and 4 to consolidate your understanding. 

Then, return to the mind map you created in Module 4 on page 4.5 Activity: Mind mapping the nature and extent of youth offending. Ensure that your mind map is up-to-date and reflects your current understanding of the topic. This is your opportunity to tweak, edit and refine your map so that it is submission-ready!

Note: you can create your mind map using any tool or technology you are comfortable with. For example, Miro, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, or even pen and paper—provided you can submit your mind map as a file upload.

Step 3: Analyse the judgment outcome by identifying and applying at least one concept from your mind map to explain the judgement in the nominated case study. 

Through your mind map, you will have drawn out essential concepts and ideas relating to the nature and extent of youth offending. Now, you are to apply at least one of these concepts to the case scenario. In this way, your mind map will inform your understanding of the offences committed by Greg, and help you to pull together your analysis. 

Note: your written analysis should be 750 words (+/- 10%), including in-text citations. Your submission must include a copy of your mind map.

Key information

This assignment requires you to make use of the essential readings for Modules 3 and 4 as part of your analysis. These readings should appear in your in-text citations and be included in your reference list. 

In-text citations are not required for your mind map, however, you should include any sources that informed your mind map in your overall reference list. 

Note: The reference list is not included in the word count.

Assignment tip

View the marking guide under 'Assignment criteria' to see a detailed breakdown of how your work will be assessed. This is an excellent place to start your preparations for this assignment.

Refer back to the marking guide frequently to make sure you are meeting the requirements.

Supporting documents 

Supporting resources

Harvard WesternSydU referencing style guide (PDF 199 KB) (Western Sydney University Library 2019).

Harvard WesternSydU style – In-text citations (Western Sydney University Library 2020).

Library Study Smart—a library resource that will assist you in completing your assignments (Western Sydney University Library 2021). 

Western Sydney University Library has further information about referencing on their Referencing and citation page.