Understanding Juvenile Delinquency: Causes, Incidence, and Prevention Measures
Juvenile delinquency refers to deviant behavior among individuals under 18 years of age, with causes ranging from biological factors to social issues like parental neglect. This behavior can lead to serious consequences, but preventive measures such as improving family life, enhancing schooling environments, and providing social welfare services can help address and reduce juvenile delinquency.
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Juvenile Delinquency Dr. Archana Mishra M.A. Sociology Shia PG College, Lucknow
Juvenile Delinquency Juvenile is a boy or a girl who has not completed 18 years. Juvenile Justice Act 2015 allows for juvenile of 16 years or older to be trial as adult for offences like rape & murder. Delinquency Deviation from normal youthful behaviour. Includes habitually disobedient, those who desert their homes & indulge in Anti-social activities. Deliquent- A child who offence. has committed an
Incedence & Causes Highest incedence found in children aged above 15 years Causes: Biological causes : Glandular imbalance, Extra Y Chromosomes (XXY men) etc. Social Causes : Parental neglect & broken homes (death of parents, parents, stepmother) Other Causes : Urbanization, Cinema s & television. Hereditary defects, separation of
Preventive measures Improvement of family life: Parent should be prepared for parenthood. Schooling: Healthy teacher student relationship. Social welfare services : Recreation facilities & counseling.
Reference Criminology Ram Ahuja. Criminology D.S. Baghel.
