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What is the importance of child in conflict with the law?
According to Articles 37 and 40 of the convention on the rights of the child (1989), children in conflict with the law have the right to treatment that promotes their sense of dignity and worth, takes into account their age and aims at their reintegration into society.
Why is juvenile delinquency important?
Juvenile delinquency is a term used to describe illegal actions by a minor. Understanding why a minor commits a crime is essential to preventing future crimes from happening. Addressing the issues that has led to the choices that the minor child has made can help them change their actions in the future.
Do juveniles have rights?
Juveniles enjoy all the guarantees to a fair trial just like adults. The Human Rights Committee has established that «juveniles should enjoy at least the same guarantees and pro- tection as adults, under Art. 14 of the ICCPR. No one, and so no juvenile, may be detained unlawfully or arbitrarily.
When did RA 9344 approved?
20 May 2006
Adopted on 20 May 2006 and amended in 2013, RA 9344 or the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act (JJWA) promotes the creation of a child-friendly justice system focused on rehabilitation and restoration rather than punishment.
How does juvenile delinquency affect society?
As stated, juvenile delinquency has serious effects on a number of societal groups. It therefore affects the society negatively by affecting the community, families, individuals etc. The problem also challenges government agencies, organizations, educators, faith communities, and politicians alike (Barker 1).
Why do juveniles commit crime?
The major contributing factors to juvenile crimes include peer pressure, poor education, poor socioeconomic status, substance abuse, and neglectful parents. Let’s have a look at each of these factors to understand how they affect the teens and how they can be curtailed.
Can juveniles get bailed out?
Minors Cannot Be Bailed Out Minors can’t be bailed out of jail, and the reason is that they aren’t usually held in jail since the preferred option is to leave the child under the supervision of their parents. Even if the minor is taken into custody, they aren’t sent to jail.