Abstract Paper

Journal of Social Sciences and Management Research

Title	: YOUTH CRIME IN INDIA: FACETS AND SOCIAL WORK IMPLICATIONS
Author(s)	: ARUN KUMAR Dr. J.M.ARUL KAMARAJ
Article Information	: Volume 04 - Issue 01 (December - 2019) , 85-92
Affiliation(s)	: M.Phil Scholar, Department of Social Work, Loyola College, Chennai – 34
	: Assistant Professor, Department of Social Work, Loyola College, Chennai - 34

Abstract :

In recent years we have been witnessing an unprecedented increase in youth crime all around the nation which has shaken the very roots of the nation building. Youth crime refers to harmful behaviors that can start early and continue into adulthood. The young person can be a victim, offender, or a witness to the crime. Preventing Youth Crime in a multicultural society emphasizes the need for creating culturally compatible interventions to prevent crime among the youngest members of the diverse populations. The goal for the youth crime preventions is to stop youth crime from happening in the first place. Effective prevention strategies are necessary to promote awareness about youth crime and to foster the commitment to social change. A comprehensive and coordinated crime prevention strategy involving from Public Health, Education, Justice, Public safety, and Human service systems and along with the support of Government, Political and Community leaders, Businesses, and Non-Governmental organizations is the need of the hour. Social Workers have a great responsibility in combating Youth Crime. India has a substantial number of energetic Youth force. This energy has to be channelized and utilized appropriately in the nation building. This paper is envisaged to set the stage for such happening.

Keywords	: Youth, Youth Crime, Interventions, Nation Building, Preventing Youth Crime, Social Worker, Social change, Victim
Document Type	: Research Paper
Publication date	: November 29, 2019