FACTORS DETERMINING TEENAGERS’ DELINQUENCY AND THEIR ENTERING INTO THE REGIONAL JUVENILE OBSERVATION AND PROTECTION CENTRE
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https://doi.org/10.46827/ejphs.v2i2.23Keywords:
juvenile delinquency, the court system, regional juvenile vocational observation and protection, effect and condition, critical criminology problems, juveniles’ healthAbstract
Globalization with internet, online media, drug, games, online gambling and sex adolescent are between the main reasons to determine juvenile delinquency. In order to assess the parents’ and juveniles’ perception, questionnaires were administered on a sample of 100 juveniles: 93 males, and 7 females, with ages between 15-18 years at the Khon Kaen RJVTC Office. The Juvenile Delinquency Questionnaire A (IDIQ-A) and IDIQ-B were used; they contained questions regarding seven topics. The questions were addressed to juveniles and their parents, concomitantly. The majority of juvenile offenses cases were having a lower secondary education, were unemployed, were separated and were living with their parents (64%). Males used to be the most victims of the amphetamine-related offenses and used to have recidivism of their crimes. Divorce and child custody are supported by the new juvenile’s family regarding minor’s protection. When entering Khon Kaen RJVTC , during the intermediate stage, juveniles learn about relevant advanced techniques and practice to improve their skills. Juveniles are required to attend academic classes in order to widen their academic knowledge and undergo corrective treatment and rehabilitative programs as mentioned in individual plans.
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