Children and Crime in India

Children and Crime in India: Causes, Narratives and Interventions

by Parackal, Saju

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This book offers a sociological exploration of street children in India and what pulls and pushes them into delinquency, at a time when the government of India is contemplating strengthening its juvenile justice system. It draws on in-depth, qualitative research carried out by an NGO which included unstructured and structured interviews with over 600 children as well as stakeholders. Through the stories of Indian children, this book examines the major factors which together play a crucial role …

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  • Full title :Children and Crime in India : Causes, Narratives and Interventions / by Saju Parackal, Rita Panicker.

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This book offers a sociological exploration of street children in India and what pulls and pushes them into delinquency, at a time when the government of India is contemplating strengthening its juvenile justice system. It draws on in-depth, qualitative research carried out by an NGO which included unstructured and structured interviews with over 600 children as well as stakeholders. Through the stories of Indian children, this book examines the major factors which together play a crucial role in their engagement in deviant behaviour as they grow up. However, the authors argue that they should not be viewed not as a dangerous threat but as the countrys most valuable resource. The authors conclude that a punitive strategy may not be the best option, advocating instead for a focus on restorative justice which has been found to be effective and beneficial alongside other strategies which help strengthen families and enhance parenting skills.

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Edition Statements

  • Publication Date:2019 :
  • Edition:1st ed. 2019

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The Physical Object

  • Description:1 online resource (XV, 252 pages) : : online resource

Edition Identifiers

  • ISBN:9783030165895, 3030165892
  • oclc:on1110216759
  • LC Classification:HV6001-7220.5
  • Dewey Decimal:364.095

Table of Contents

1. The Context -- 2. Socio-economic Profile of Children in Conflict with Law -- 3. Nature of Offences and Culpability -- 4. Factors Predisposing Children to Offences -- 5. Juvenile Justice System, a Pathway for Restoration of Children in Conflict with Law -- 6 Summary and Conclusions.

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Subjects

Asia Corrections Criminologie Criminology Droit -- Asie Jeunes délinquants Juvenile delinquents Law Law -- Asia Police Punishment Service social Services correctionnels Social service Social Work Victims of crimes

Writers

Parackal, Saju Panicker, Rita

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