000 02190nam a22002297a 4500
999 _c38006
_d38006
020 _a9783030950446
041 _aeng.
082 _a362.7340954
_bPAR-C
100 _aParackal, Saju
_e author
245 _aChildren and crime in India :
_bcauses, narratives and interventions /
_cSaju Parackal and Rita Panicker.
260 _aCham :
_bPalgrave Macmillan,
_c2019.
300 _a268p.
504 _aInclude index.
505 _aIntro; Preface; Acknowledgements; Contents; Abbreviations; List of Tables; 1: The Context; 1.1 Objectives; 1.2 Research Areas; 1.2.1 Profile of the Areas; 1.2.1.1 Union Territory of Delhi; 1.2.1.2 Tamil Nadu; 1.2.1.3 Kerala; 1.2.1.4 Odisha; 1.3 Research Methodology; 1.3.1 Selection of Observation Homes and Schools; 1.3.2 Selection of the Respondents; 1.4 Data Collection Methods; 1.5 Limitations of the Study; References; 2: The Socio-economic Profile of Children in Conflict with the Law; 2.1 Social Profile; 2.1.1 Age of the Children; 2.1.2 Gender; 2.1.3 Place of Residence
520 _aThis 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 country’s 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.
546 _aEnglish.
650 _aStreet children
_zIndia.
650 _aJuvenile delinquency
_zIndia.
650 _aChild welfare
_zIndia.
700 _aPanicker, Rita
_eauthor.
942 _2ddc
_cBK