VOlUME 06 ISSUE 06 JUNE 2023
Dr Shashank Yadav
Department of Sociology, Rajiv Gandhi University, Arunachal Pradesh
DOI : https://doi.org/10.47191/ijsshr/v6-i6-81Google Scholar Download Pdf
ABSTRACT
This paper provides an in-depth examination of juvenile delinquency in India through literature review, focusing on its causes, consequences, and interventions. Through a comprehensive analysis of the social, economic, and cultural factors influencing delinquent behaviour among youth in India, this paper aims to enhance our understanding of this issue. Additionally, it discusses the legal framework, rehabilitation programs, and community-based initiatives that can be implemented to prevent and address juvenile delinquency in the Indian context.
KEYWORDS:Juvenile Delinquency; Cause and Consequence of Delinquency; the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015; Juvenile Justice Reform, Interventions and Prevention Strategies
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