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Crime reasons from the eyes of juvenile offenders: A study conducted in a detention center in a capital city, 2002

  • Maltepe University

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Abstract

This paper discusses the reasons behind juvenile crime from the viewpoints of 69 male juvenile offenders on the basis of the findings of the research conducted in a detention center in a capital city in 2002. In addition to those reasons, the research aimed to find out their future expectations. The ultimate aim of this qualitative research was to provide realistic, applicable and sustainable suggestions for prevention and protection of children and adolescents both before and after delinquency.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)33-46
Number of pages14
JournalEuropean Journal of Social Sciences
Volume6
Issue number1
Publication statusPublished - Apr 2008

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
    SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Keywords

  • Children's rights
  • Detention center
  • Future expectations of juvenile offenders
  • Juvenile delinquency
  • Reasons of crime

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