Psychosocial Predictors of Juvenile Offenders

Ruchi Garg; Ms. Babita Prusty

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| Published: November 22, 2017

Psychosocial Predictors of Juvenile Offenders

Ruchi Garg

MA, Clinical Psychology, Amity Institute of Behavioural Health and Allied Sciences, Uttar Pradesh, Noida, India Google Scholar More about the auther

, Ms. Babita Prusty

Associate Professor, Clinical Psychology, Amity Institute of Behavioural Health and Allied Sciences, Uttar Pradesh, Noida, India Google Scholar More about the auther

DIP: 18.01.033/20170501

DOI: 10.25215/0501.033

ABSTRACT

Juvenile crime is a burning issue all over the world. The cases of juvenile offenders are increasing day by day this has made law and psychologist to critically look at the leading causes of these crimes. This paper discusses the role of psychological and social factors that influence juvenile delinquency. 35 pieces of literature have been reviewed which includes research papers, abstracts, articles, and reviews. It also focuses on how some studies contradict regarding the issue of juvenile crimes. Lastly, the review of the researches and abstracts, are explored and summarized here.

Keywords

Juvenile, Psychosocial, Predictors

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How to cite this article: Garg R, & Prusty B (2017). Psychosocial Predictors of Juvenile Offenders. International Journal of Indian Psychology, Vol. 5, (1), DIP: 18.01.033/20170501, DOI: 10.25215/0501.033