A Socio-Ecological Perspective On Juvenile Delinquency
Abstract
Juvenile delinquency is a major socioeconomic problem that affects all societies. This problem is getting worse at a faster rate as society progresses towards development. Anyone who does antisocial or criminal acts while under the age of eighteen is guilty of juvenile delinquency. Now more than ever, people are traveling at a breakneck pace in pursuit of industrialization and urbanization. In India, it's a huge problem that leads to a lot of to have their lives ruined at such an early age. Crimes committed by youth and related problems have a detrimental impact consequences for young people, their families, and society at large. Not only do victims of the crime feel the effects of the situation, but also the victims' loved ones, communities, and the world at large when it comes to juvenile delinquents. Adolescent criminals not only putting lives in jeopardy while also placing their family in a position of power under the law. The economic and social.The mental health challenges that juvenile offenders encounter, which in turn affect their loved ones and the community at large, are the the worst possible outcomes. On occasion, juveniles who are involved in robberies, rapes, and assaults might be rather significant because of mental health concerns. As a result of these, the youth start abusing alcohol or other drugs breaking the law. This study examines the problems and reasons behind juvenile delinquency in India, and it goes on to it seeks to delve into the mental elements surrounding the frequency of juvenile misbehavior. Youths that conduct serious criminal acts risked their future in order to garner attention for what they saw as their right to resist injustice.As a result, they sink into a deep depression, and their criminal behavior escalates.
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