The Socio-Legal Dimensions of Juvenile Justice
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Surya Prakash Singh
LL.M. Student at School of Law – FIMT, GGSIPU, India
Co-author
Aman Singh
Student at Faculty of Law, DU, India
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DOIhttps://doij.org/10.10000/IJLMH.118573
Abstract
This article examines India’s juvenile justice system from a socio-legal perspective, focusing on its legal framework, socio-economic factors influencing juvenile delinquency and the effectiveness of rehabilitation programs in reducing recidivism. It also assesses legal provisions, policies, and community-based interventions to balance punitive and rehabilitative approaches.
Keywords
Juvenile Justice
Juvenile Delinquency
Major Reforms
Poverty
Education
Peer Influence
Substance Abuse
Recidivism
Restorative Justice
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