Abstract
The increasing rates of young people breaking the law present major problems for legal systems, social organizations, and communities around the world. This paper looks into the important connection between juvenile justice and preventing bad behaviour, focusing on helping rather than punishing. It investigates the key social, mental,physical and financial problems that lead to young one misbehaviour, such as family instability, financial hardship, peer influence, and limited access to education. The research also evaluatehow well current juvenile justice systems handle these problems and points out effective practices from around the world in early intervention, community-based initiatives, restorative justice, and changes in policy. It pays particular attention to the vital role of prevention strategies like initiatives in schools, mentorship programs, and support for families. By promoting a teamwork approach towardschildrencentric , the paper emphasizes the necessity for cooperation among law enforcement, educational bodies, social services, and policymakers to reduced youth crime and encouraging social reintegration. In the enda well-rounded and settle juvenile justice system that prioritizes prevention and rehabilitation is crucial for creating safer communities and empowering unsafe youth.
Key words-Juvenile justice system, Socialreintegration ,Rehabilitation , Empowering youth.
1.Introduction
A nation’s offspring are undeniably its most vital resource, and the nation’s destiny hinges on their appropriate growth.Putting money into children is actually an investment in the future. A child who is healthy and educated now grows up to be an active and intelligent citizen in the future. Children represent the priceless future and stand as a nation and society’s most valuable possession. The government is responsible for caring for them to ensure their personalities fully develop. Because society anticipates them becoming accountable Citizens, they require unique attention, security, love, and opportunities due to their fragile youth, physical constitution, and immature mental abilities. Consequently, these Children are entitled to specialized concern, handling, nurturing, and consideration when involved with the Juvenile Justice System. The definition of juvenile[1] is well defined under ‘Juvenile Justice Act’.
‘The Convention on the Rights of the Child’ states that a Child who violates the law is entitled to receive legal aid. A Child’s entitlement must be acknowledged, and they must be treated with appropriate respect and dignity. The fundamental concept of the Juvenile court rehabilitate young offenders rather than inflict punishment upon them. Upon closer inspection, it has been observed that there is a limited amount of material offered to children who have violated the law, but there are a significantly greater number of resources devoted to children who require care and protection. The topic of children’s need for protection and care has been extensively studied; however, comparatively little research has been conducted on Juvenile offenders, who, in my opinion, are the truly overlooked Children. In general, the situation of Children who have broken the law is lamentable. Despite laws pertaining to Children acknowledging that Juveniles who have violated the law also need protection and care, although juvenile offenders are sadly not given the care they need. For kids who have broken the law, India has a juvenile justice delivery system in place. As far as Tamil Nadu is concerned, it is felt that there are inconsistencies in the procedures followed by various institutions within the System, the rehabilitative approaches, including the ‘Juvenile Justice Boards’, and the provisions of the law. While some studies have concentrated on the general examination and operation of Juvenile Justice Boards worldwide, a detailed analysis of the ‘Juvenile Justice Board’s operation in Chennai City, the contributing factors to Juvenile delinquency among Children in Chennai City, and the procedures followed by the ‘Juvenile Justice Board’ is lacking. As a result, this study was undertaken to analyse how Justice is administered to Juveniles who have broken the law in Chennai. A study was conducted on the number of crimes reports involves Juveniles, focusing only on Chennai City, during 2012-2014. The reasons for Children’s involvement in criminal activities, the circumstances that compelled them to commit a criminal act, and the age at which most offenses occur will all discussed.
[1]‘Juvenile justice (care and protection of children) act ,2015, §2(35),No.2,Act of parliament,2016(India)’