Public and Police Response to Juvenile Offenders

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Author(s): P. R. Muhsina (PES University, India)and S. Likitha (PES University, India)
Copyright: 2026
Pages: 26
Source title: Juvenile Justice in African and Western Criminal Justice Systems
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Simeon Peter Sungi (United States International University-Africa, Kenya)and Henry K. Murigi (Pan-African Christian University, Kenya)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-9343-4.ch003

Keywords: Criminal Science & Corrections / General Law / Information Science Reference / Security & Forensics

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The study titled “Public & Police Response to Juvenile Offenders in India” examines the social and institutional responses to juvenile delinquency, focusing on the influence of media, public perception, and police practices. Juvenile delinquency in India is a complex issue, influenced by socio economic factors, media portrayals, and societal attitudes towards crime and punishment. Public fear, often driven by sensationalized media coverage, demands punitive measures rather than rehabilitative approaches, hindering reintegration efforts for juvenile offenders. The research emphasizes the need for police sensitization programs and the development of specialized juvenile units to align policing practices with the rehabilitative goals of the justice system. Through a blend of criminological theories, including Merton's Strain Theory and Social Learning Theory, the study underscores how public attitudes and institutional responses can either perpetuate or reduce juvenile recidivism.

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