Juvenile Delinquency and Recidivism: An Overview

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Published: Sep 3, 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.29070/bvz54g13
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juvenile delinquency, recidivism, criminal law, juvenile justice act, therapeutic programs, parental oversight, peer pressure, unemployment, mental health, juveniles

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Mrs. Arushi Gaur Chauhan

Ph.D. Research Scholar, School of Legal Studies, LNCT University, Bhopal

Shreshtha Sharma

III Year Student, Amity University, Jaipur

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Recidivism in juveniles is a legal notion in criminal law. Juvenile refers to someone under theage of 18 the definition of an adult varies from nation to nation. In India, the Juvenile Justice Actmandates that juveniles convicted of misdemeanors be housed in institutions that offer therapeutic,educational, and vocational programs.The presence of a criminal milieu has influenced many young people to turn to criminal activity as ameans of self-expression. In this paper, we discuss two variables that contribute to juvenile recidivism.Firstly, in the adolescent population, a lack of parental oversight contributes to criminalmisbehaviour. Juvenile recidivism is fueled by peer pressure. Teenagers who are unemployed or earninglow wages are more likely to commit crimes. Secondly, mental health of juveniles is also a hot topicinternationally. Suicidal thoughts and behaviours are exacerbated by mental health issues. Depressiveillnesses, juvenile detention, and other societal issues combine to create a climate where youth rush toterminate their lives.In light of the 2012 Delhi rape case and after much debate, intensive conversation, and demonstrations,Indian Parliament enacted the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act 2015. The authorhas explained that howjuveniles can now be disciplined using new methodsunder new legislation andadequately implementing existing ones.

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Vol. 17 No. 1 (2022): International Journal of Information Technology and Management (IJITM)

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