Juvenile Delinquency Research Articles

SKY Nithyanantham meditation to control Aggression Violence thoughts among Juvenile Delinquents

BACKGROUND: Crimes committed by young individuals and is crucial for anti-social violent behaviors to the society have juvenile delinquency. Juvenile delinquency constitutes nearly one-fifth of crimes against people and one-third of property crimes in India. The majority of youths have engaged in some form of delinquency during their adolescent years. Efforts to Prevention, intervention, and rehabilitation interventions play a crucial role in addressing juvenile delinquency and promoting positive outcomes for young individuals. AIM: The aim of this study to influence the Simplified Kundalini Yoga’s Nithyanantham Meditation to control Aggression Violence Thoughts among Juvenile Delinquents. METHODS: The experimental study was conducted on Delinquents subjects of Juvenile Observation Home at Coimbatore, India in 2023. The total number of 80 Juvenile delinquent Male subjects divided to 2 equal groups of Experimental and Control group with a pre-test & Post-test conducted. Using the psychological variables of Pre and Post-test scores of DASS (Depression, Anxiety, Stress Scale) and Aggression Violence thoughts. The practice of SKY Nithyanantham meditation, Pranayama with simplified physical exercises conducted regularly on 5 days of a week, daily 1 hour for 6 months training programme given to the Experimental group. Self-esteem Scale by Penn State has been used. Psychological variables were assessed by the self-report questionnaire pre and post intervention training programme. The results of data analysed by t-test and ANOVA. According to statistical analysis, at < 0.01 level of significant results obtained Experimental group, no significant results of selected variables by the control group subjects based on the post-test results. CONCLUSION: The results was clear that Simplified Kundalini Yoga’s Nithyanantham Meditation to control Aggression Violence Thoughts among Juvenile Delinquents. The yoga therapeutics with respect to anti-depressant qualities corrects underlying cognitive psychology, social cognition and an overall enhancement of self-esteem. KEY WORDS: Juvenile delinquents, Yoga, Meditation, Aggression thoughts & Self-esteem, etc.

Comparing Transdiagnostic Risk Factors: Predicting Emergence of Significant Depressive, Anxiety, and Substance Abuse Symptoms Among Juvenile Delinquents.

In a 7-year 11-wave study of low-SES adolescents (N = 856, age = 15.98), we compared multiple well-established transdiagnostic risk factors as predictors of first incidence of significant depressive, anxiety, and substance abuse symptoms across the transition from adolescence to adulthood. Risk factors included negative emotionality, emotion regulation ability, social support, gender, history of trauma, parental histories of substance abuse, parental mental health, and socioeconomic status. Machine learning models revealed that negative emotionality was the most important predictor of both depression and anxiety, and emotion regulation ability was the most important predictor of future significant substance abuse. These findings highlight the critical role that dysregulated emotion may play in the development of some of the most prevalent forms of mental illness.

A multifaceted approach to identifying and managing juvenile delinquency by integrating psycho-physiological indicators.

To understand and treat juvenile delinquency, the study explores the relevance of psycho-physiological indicators. It also emphasizes the necessity for thorough research to minimize the gap existing between psycho-physiological measurements and conventional psychosocial components. The study focuses on the relevance of personality features, habituation, and autonomic arousal required to monitor the proper management of delinquent conduct. Through the integration of biological, psychological, and social elements into a multidimensional approach, researchers can uncover novel insights and create cutting-edge therapies for youths who are at risk of delinquent behavior. The study proposes to develop a comprehensive framework that considers biological antecedents in addition to conventional metrics to reach the root cause of delinquency; thereby drawing special attention to current literature and research that emphasizes the psycho-physiological correlates of delinquency. By examining the complex interactions between stress, physiology, emotions, behavior, and social structures, the study highlights the intricacy of delinquent conduct and the necessity for adopting a multifaceted strategy to fully address the problematic areas. Future research paths are emphasized, with a focus on the significance of longitudinal studies, moderating and mediating variables, and creative treatment techniques. By utilizing psycho-physiological markers and psychosocial traits, researchers can tailor intervention strategies to meet individual needs effectively. Early identification of psycho-physiological deficits in children is crucial for implementing successful behavior modification techniques and promoting the well-being of future generations. This is expected to help the government agencies to save time and public money.

Examining the impact of a group treatment using cognitive and social cognition remediation for young offenders: The justice health NSW school-link advantage pilot study.

Young offenders experience higher rates of neurodevelopmental and mental health disorders than the general population, and significant access barriers to health treatment. Treatment combining Cognitive Remediation Therapy (CRT) and Social Cognition Remediation Therapy (SCRT) has demonstrated benefits for functional improvements and social development. However, there is limited information regarding group treatment programs in custodial settings for young offenders. This pilot study explores the effectiveness and feasibility of a group treatment program for youth offenders with cognitive deficits and mental health concerns in youth detention. The School-Link Advantage pilot study designed and tested a 10-week group treatment program combining CRT and SCRT for young offenders in custody. The closed groups incorporated interactive activities focussed on emotional recognition and regulation skills, optimizing executive functioning, understanding values, exploring belief systems, improving relationships, and safety planning. Of the 22 male participants recruited in an Australian Youth Justice Centre, 12 completed all aspects of the treatment program, reflecting a 54.5% completion rate in a typically challenging to engage population cohort. Results demonstrated significant improvements in the ability to store and retrieve information, recognize information, and control emotions. Planning and organizing skills also showed considerable development. This pilot study suggests that a combined CRT and SCRT group treatment program has the potential to effectively target cognitive challenges associated with mental health disorders in young offenders in custody. These promising outcomes suggest exploring randomized controlled trials with increased cultural sensitivity for diverse populations.

Character Education Based on Local Wisdom Hasthalaku

The increase in corruption cases, the increasing number of cases involved in drugs and various forms of juvenile delinquency are the impact of the erosion of the character that is owned and held firmly by the Indonesian people. One solution that schools can implement is to implement character education based on local Hasthalaku wisdom. This research aims to analyze the implementation of character education based on local wisdom in high schools. The research subjects consisted of the deputy principal, Hasthalaku teacher, several subject teachers, and several students at the school. The research was conducted using naturalistic qualitative methods. Data collection used passive participant observation techniques, semi-structured interviews, and documentation. The analysis technique uses technical triangulation and triangulation of research data sources. Data analysis uses an interactive model developed by Miles and Huberman, including three procedures: data condensation, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The research results show that character education based on local Hasthalaku wisdom has been implemented consistently and sustainably through several school programs/activities. The school's efforts to implement character education based on local Hasthalaku wisdom can shape students' character by the character of Javanese society. The implications of this research can have a positive impact on students' lives now and in the future.

Психолого-криминалистические особенности личности несовершеннолетних обвиняемых и их роль в расследовании преступлений

Understanding the psychological and age characteristics of the personality of juvenile offenders allows judicial and investigative authorities to conduct effective investigative actions and judicial proceedings against juvenile participants in criminal events, use appropriate tactical and forensic techniques in the process of interacting with them both as part of the investigation of crimes and their prevention.

Peran Guru PPKn Dalam Meminimalisir Kenakalan Remaja Pada Peserta Didik

The purpose of this research is to find out the steps used by PPKn teachers in dealing with juvenile delinquency among students at SMPN 27 Serang City, because what we already know is that juvenile delinquency in Indonesia often occurs, such as bullying, skipping school which has become a habit, smoking and even smoking. There are minors who are involved in brawls and even use illegal drugs or narcotics, in this case there is a need for teacher involvement in correcting juvenile delinquency among students, in overcoming this, especially civics teachers to help students overcome this by teaching them about morality, standars, and good behavior. This research uses a descriptive qualitative research design through observation, interviews, documentation and literature review to support the data obtained. The research finding the show that juvenile delinquency among students at SMPN 27 Serang City is a minor offense such as children not tucking in their clothes, playing truant or one of them teasing their friends and breaking the bathroom door. PPKn teachers are also responsible for being role models and facilitators, usually PPKn teachers. Every time you enter the classroom, teach students to accustom themselves to dress neatly, then instill an attitude of respect, tolerance, then look after the belongings of their classmates and the teacher also does not discriminate between smart and mediocre students, all are equal in accordance with the vision and mission at SMPN 27, Serang City, making the school a reality. Civilized, Creative, Active and Religious or abbreviated as BERKIBAR.

Ethical Empowerment: Integrating Malay Local Wisdom with VCT to Fortify Students' Moral Character in History Learning

As juvenile delinquency rates rise in Indonesia, addressing the underlying moral degradation among adolescents becomes crucial. This study investigates the integration of Tanjak Melayu's local wisdom with Value Clarification Technique (VCT) in history education as a strategy for moral character enhancement in students. Using a qualitative ethnographic approach, data was collected through observation, interviews, document reviews, and validity tests, with data analysis performed via triangulation. The study identifies key values of Tanjak Melayu—dignity, politeness, and attractiveness—that can be effectively incorporated into history lessons using VCT. This integration shows a positive impact on student's moral character, providing not only knowledge but also facilitating practical learning tasks. The incorporation of Tanjak Melayu values into educational settings via VCT not only preserves cultural heritage but also actively promotes moral virtues among students. The findings suggest that VCT can be a dynamic tool in moral education, enhancing student engagement and ethical development. This study underscores the potential of culturally integrated education technologies in addressing adolescent behavioral issues. By embedding local cultural values into the curriculum, educational institutions can play a pivotal role in shaping the moral landscape of the next generation. This approach offers a scalable model for similar interventions across diverse educational contexts, aiming to curb juvenile delinquency through enhanced character education. The successful integration of Tanjak Melayu values into history education via VCT demonstrates a viable path towards improving the moral character of students, suggesting that similar cultural and technological adaptations in educational curricula could be beneficial on a broader scale.

Understanding the social construction of juvenile delinquency: insights from semantic analysis of big-data historical newspaper collections

Massive historical newspaper collections contain rich information about the historical development of social issues and constitute a unique resource for studying the social construction of issues such as juvenile delinquency. However, manual analysis of millions of pages of newspaper articles is infeasible. In this paper, we propose a suite of computational methods, including cross-context lexical analysis, dynamic semantic analysis, and valence analysis, to facilitate the study of historical social construction. We apply these methods to ProQuest Historical NewspapersTM\\documentclass[12pt]{minimal} \\usepackage{amsmath} \\usepackage{wasysym} \\usepackage{amsfonts} \\usepackage{amssymb} \\usepackage{amsbsy} \\usepackage{mathrsfs} \\usepackage{upgreek} \\setlength{\\oddsidemargin}{-69pt} \\begin{document}$$^{\ extrm{TM}}$$\\end{document} collection in the period of 1790–2006 to study the social construction of juvenile delinquency over this period. Our results show that the proposed methods are effective in revealing insights regarding the social construction of juvenile delinquency, leading to a better understanding of this complex issue and specific hypotheses for further study. Overall, our study shows the great promise of leveraging natural language processing techniques for analyzing historical news data to study social construction of societal issues.

Sosialisasi dan Pendampingan Anti Narkoba Karang Taruna di Dusun Clebung Bawah, Soronalan, Sawangan, Magelang

Clebung Bawah Hamlet is one of the developing areas, there are community organizations such as PKK RT, women's farmer group (KWT), posyandu cadres, youth organization (Karang Taruna), and TPQ children's association. However, there is one educational activity that has not been held in this hamlet, namely outreach about the dangers of drugs, and juvenile delinquency. Apart from that, it is also necessary to reactivate positive community activities, such as village cleaning. To overcome this problem, the methods used through PPMT activities are education through outreach about the dangers of drugs and juvenile delinquency, revitalization of the village cleaning, and greening. The result of PPMT activities is that before the activity, PPMT implementers approach residents by participating in routine community activities such as community service and reciting the Koran. The next activity is to conduct outreach with anti-drug and juvenile delinquency material from a health and legal perspective. The implementation of socialization went smoothly and well. The youth receive material from “Program Pengabdian Masyarakat Terpadu (PPMT)” implementers well. Socialization is one form of activity that can be carried out to educate residents about the dangers of drugs and juvenile delinquency. The next activity is the revitalization of village cleaning activities, which are carried out alongside reforestation and the provision of rubbish bins. Village cleaning and greening activities are positive activities that can be used as alternative activities for teenagers while preserving noble culture and protecting the environment.

Juvenile Justice-Based Interdisciplinary Collective Care: An Innovative Approach.

Mental health concerns among juvenile-justice-involved youth (JJIY) continue to be a major health crisis in the United States (US). While scholarship has explored mental health concerns among JJIY, and the link to negative life outcomes, there are gaps in the existing research, particularly in effective interventions and models aimed at addressing both the mental health concerns and criminogenic risk contributing to recidivism and other negative life outcomes of this population. In this paper, we present Justice-Based Interdisciplinary Collective Care (JBICC), an innovative framework to address both the mental health needs and delinquent behavior of youth offenders. The model bridges community partners, with the purpose of informing future interventions, implementations, and research in this area. Increased justice-based interdisciplinary collective collaboration between the juvenile justice system and community programs/organizations would be a major benefit to youth offenders and their families. We also focus on the need for cultural responsiveness to be interwoven throughout all aspects of treatment. JBICC offers an opportunity to expanded services outside traditional settings and methods to ensure that youth offenders and their families receive validating and culturally responsive access to services.

Peer assumption: an illusory consensus hidden in the criminal responsibility of juvenile offender-evidence from psychology.

There is a consensus hidden in the criminal legislation of many countries that the criminal responsibility capacity of juvenile offenders is not significantly different from that of their peers. The purpose of this paper was to test this hypothesis. The research objects of this paper were 187 juvenile offenders in J Province, China, who are under detention measures, and 2,449 students from junior high school, senior high school and university in S Province as comparison objects. We subjected the gathered materials to independent-samples t-tests and one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA). (1) The self-control ability (109.30, 123.59) and empathy ability (63.86, 72.45) of juvenile offenders were significantly different from those of ordinary minors, but the difference of dialectical thinking ability was not statistically significant; (2) Except for the influence of mother's education level and family income on dialectical thinking ability, the other variables had no statistical significance on the three kinds of ability. Therefore, it was suggested that the correction plan and means for juvenile offenders should focus on the improvement of self-control ability and empathy ability.

Childhood maltreatment, shame, and self-esteem: an exploratory analysis of influencing factors on criminal behavior in juvenile female offenders

ObjectiveThis study aimed to investigate the relationships between childhood maltreatment, shame, and self-esteem among juvenile female offenders and to explore the potential influencing factors on their criminal behavior.MethodsUsing a stratified cluster sampling method, 1,227 juvenile female offenders from 11 provinces in China were surveyed using the Childhood Trauma Questionnaire (CTQ), Self-Esteem Scale (SES), and a self-developed Shame Questionnaire for Juvenile Offenders. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, chi-square tests, t-tests, and structural equation modeling with mediation analysis.Results(1) Childhood maltreatment have a significant potential influencing factors on criminal behavior; (2) Childhood maltreatment was positively correlated with self-esteem(β = 0.351, p < 0.001); (3) shame (β = 0.042, p < 0.001) mediate the relationship between Childhood maltreatment and self-esteem (childhood maltreatment → shame → self-esteem (95% Cl: 0.033, 0.052)).ConclusionThis study demonstrates that childhood maltreatment is a significant predictor of criminal behavior among juvenile female offenders. childhood maltreatment can directly influence of self-esteem, which can also affect juvenile female offenders’self-esteem indirectly through shame. The findings suggest that shame are important variables that mediate the effect of the juvenile female offenders’childhood maltreatment on their self-esteem.

Socioeconomic and Cultural Factors and Juvenile Delinquency in Pakistan: A Critical Analysis of Structural Theories

The article is a critical discourse on the immigration of youth crime in Pakistan as understood by structural theories. It leverages a variety of literature and empirical studies tries to show how the meeting of structural inequalities, gender norms, and individual experiences forms the background for the antisocial nature of young people, particularly in Pakistan. The practice framework integrates the strain model, social learning theory, and rational choice theory, among others, to provide the practitioner with a broader perspective of the various things that contribute to delinquency in children. The evaluation of present policies, programs, and interventions is done in a review, which checks whether they are able to address such underlying issues and recommendations on policy reforms are proposed. By emphasizing the community-specific socio-economic and cultural contexts, the work has underlined the need for a responsibility-tailored solution that integrates cultural and socio-economic considerations. The identified research shows that the requirements for community efforts to be made are a partnership among researchers, policymakers and community leaders who organize evidence-based interventions to create a more equal and fair juvenile criminal justice system in Pakistan.

SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW (SLR): THE ANALYSIS OF THE JUVENILE DELINQUENCY TRIGGER FACTORS AND THE HANDLING EFFORTS

Adolescence is a stage in development experienced by individuals that is different from previous periods. In this period individuals face puberty which is marked by the transition from childhood to adulthood. At this time, teenagers face doubt, uncertainty, emotional instability, so that their actions often deviate from values and norms, this deviation is influenced by many aspects both from within and from outside. The aim of this research is to identify, analyze, study and conclude the factors that trigger juvenile delinquency and efforts to overcome it. The method used in the research is library research with a systematic literature review (SLR) approach. Data collection was carried out using journal search techniques with the keywords "juvenile delinquency", "triggers or causes of juvenile delinquency", "efforts to overcome juvenile delinquency", from journals indexed by Sinta or Google Scholar, and Scopus which were published in the last six years, namely 2018-2023, Data validity testing is carried out by selecting journals based on inclusion and exclusion criteria which will be reviewed is currently analyzing the data by processing all collected articles identified based on inclusion and non-inclusion, place, index, content, then described and analyzed and concluded. The results of the research show that the triggering factors for juvenile delinquency consist of internal and external factors, internal factors namely from within oneself due to an identity crisis, weak control and self-control, and lack of discipline; while external factors include family environment, lack of attention and affection from parents, broken home, low knowledge and practice of religion, poor social environment, school environment, negative influence of peers, weak economy, uncontrolled use of social media information technology, low level of education, and carefree upbringing, while efforts are being made to control it with a strong understanding and practice of religion, democratic parenting, attention and affection and treatment of teenagers according to their age, giving good role models, giving trust and responsibility, training entrepreneurial entrepreneurs, and collaboration with youth organizations in providing sports activities and religious studies. This research provides information about the factors that cause juvenile delinquency and its prevention so that parents or schools can reduce or prevent juvenile delinquency.

Programmatic Mentoring for LGBTQ+ Youth as Early Prevention for Juvenile Detention

While juvenile arrests have markedly declined over the last decade, LGBTQ+ youth (and particularly those of color) continue to be overrepresented in the juvenile justice system due to a cascade of environmental stressors and systemic factors, including trauma exposure, familial rejection, increased surveillance, disproportionate school suspension, and housing instability. The deleterious effects and economic costs of juvenile detention are well documented. Once detained, sexual and gender diverse (SGD) youth face heightened risk of sexual, physical, and emotional abuse. Decades of research have demonstrated that community mentoring programs help prevent juvenile delinquency and incarceration. Although the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) provides funding to mentoring programs, LGBTQ+ youth continue to report a dearth of mentors. This policy brief provides recommendations for mentoring programs to better recruit, include, retain, and serve LGBTQ+ youth.

A new approach to urinalysis: effectiveness of a contingency management program among adolescent offenders in Spain.

When addressing antisocial behaviour among adolescents, programs based on the paradigm of positive psychology through enhancing self-efficacy have demonstrated their effectiveness in furthering the positive development of young people with a history of antisocial behaviour. Nevertheless, there has been little research into the effectiveness of these type of programs in mitigating substance abuse among juvenile offenders. The aim of this paper is to analyse the effectiveness of a contingency management program in reducing the prevalence of relapses into drug consumption among adolescents who have committed serious crimes. The study consisted of a sample of 91 male adolescents, between 15 and 19 years, in juvenile detention, who were divided into two treatment groups. For both groups, biological testing was used to detect drug consumption upon their re-turn from leave permits from the Centre. The quasi-experimental group had significantly lower rates of relapse than the quasi-control group. Furthermore, being part of the quasi-experimental group was a significant predictor of reduced rates of relapses. The results suggest that the incorporation of treatment strategies which reinforce feelings of self-efficacy and adequate orientation towards the future, as a complement to disciplinary sanctions, are effective in reducing relapses in drug use among adolescent offenders.

Law’s Silence on Cyberbullying to Children in Indonesia

With the advancement of the Internet, cyberbullying is fast emerging as a significant issue and a new form of violence in Indonesia. Additionally, whether the Internet has become a catalyst for conventional bullying is a critical question that must be addressed. In Indonesia, cyberbullying is now recognized as an imminent concern with regard to juvenile behaviour and development outcomes. The Indonesian legal system, however, has no direct legislation on cyberbullying. The existing laws on juvenile crimes and online offenses do not adequately address specific concerns raised by cyberbullying. This article explores the correlation between high exposure to violent content over the Internet and the recent increase in violence among children in Indonesia. The effect of cyberbullying victimization and its potential to create perpetrators of bullying has been explored within the context of the inadequacy of the current Indonesian legal system’s response to online harassment, particularly the lack of adequate laws against cyberbullying.

Narrative Discourse in Youth Offenders: Examining Individual Differences.

This study examined narrative discourse in youth offenders, focusing on quality of story retelling, story comprehension, critical thinking, and the use of complex syntax. The participants were 15 incarcerated adolescents, ages 13-18 years (Mage = 16 years). Each was evaluated at their detention center via Zoom, using a standardized language test and language samples that elicited narrative speaking with fables. After retelling a fable, the participant answered questions that examined story comprehension and critical thinking. Most participants performed below average on the standardized language test and had difficulty on one or more of the language sampling measures. Areas of concern included quality of story retelling, story comprehension, critical thinking, and the use of complex syntax. Had language sampling not been employed, those weaknesses might have been overlooked. When evaluating youth offenders, it is important to elicit language samples that can provide detailed information about an adolescent's ability to communicate for genuine purposes. In this regard, the tasks employed in the current study could be helpful to speech-language pathologists in working with youth offenders, enabling them to pinpoint deficits and offer targeted intervention.

EVALUATION OF RISK FACTORS CAUSING JUVENILE DELINQUENCY BY FULL CONSISTENCY METHOD

Juvenile delinquency is the consequence of complex and comprehensive interactions with multiple risk factors. The experimental research highlighted that the public authorities have conducted tremendous efforts to determine juveniles at risk of delinquency and the factors related to delinquency, as well. Nevertheless, the basic research gap is to investigate which risk factor is more significant than others for allocating the limited resources and efforts. To close this gap, in this study, the Full Consistency Method (FUCOM) was utilized to determine the significance degrees of factors that cause juvenile delinquency. The findings indicate that the most significant risk factors causing juvenile delinquency are out and away “Family” and “Economic and Social Factors Relevant factors are of vital importance in determining both the social aspects and broader perspective on juvenile delinquency. In the planning phase of strategies to be developed for the prevention of juvenile delinquency, it is defined, which risk factor may be focused on to what extent, and which risk factor should be allocated more resources and effort to prevent juvenile delinquency more effectively. Besides, it has been concluded that the FUCOM method can be utilized effectively for juvenile delinquency decision-making analysis.