Riya Zachariya, Christ (Deemed to be) University
ABSTRACT
This paper discusses the problem of juvenile delinquency and how such juveniles tend to approach petty crimes which may often raise to higher levels of criminal action. In India, it is referred to as "children in conflict with the law," and the number itself is significant because most of the offenders are below 18 years. This report is an evaluation of the effectiveness of rehabilitation programs in juvenile centers and the laws that are presented to enhance their standards. It basically indicates the need for education and skills acquisition within the correctional institutions to help rehabilitate minors within the societies and reduce criminal activities afterward.
The paper also draws from the juvenile justice system in the United States as more focus has been placed on rehabilitation rather than punishment of the young offenders. It analyzes, based on literature reviews, case studies, and data, how rehabilitation can be used to reduce the rate of reoffending and improve the long-term prospects for juveniles. It further brings out how measures of punishment sometimes may be abusive to criminal tendencies. Generally, the paper is on the relevance of well methodologically planned treatment programs and contributes to the debate about how to tackle juvenile delinquency.
Keywords: Juvenile, Justice, Rehabilitation, Effectiveness, Offenders
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