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International Journal of Arts, Humanities And Social Studies
2023, Volume 5, Issue 5
Research Article
The Predisposing Factors and Prevention of Juvenile Delinquency to Adult Criminality Transition In Jos Metropolis, Plateau State, Nigeria
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Juvenile delinquency is a growing phenomenon that is of global concern. The menace of juvenile delinquency is becoming perpetual leading to reactions from societies across the world. Thus, this study analyses predisposing factors and control of juvenile delinquency in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau state, Nigeria. A cross-sectional design was used and a total of two hundred (207) adolescents and parents were used as sample for the study. This sample size was drawn from secondary schools and households through cluster and stratified random sampling. Two (2) research questions were raised. A questionnaire was designed and validated by experts in the field of criminology and security studies in University of Jos. The choice of these process and procedure is because it is suitable for a relatively large sample size and generalization. The study equally adopted qualitative methods in order to triangulate the findings. Thus, an in-depth interview was conducted with seven (7) interviewee purposively selected from households, vigilante group and schools. They were selected because they were knowledgeable on the subject matter. The study was guided by structural functionalist perspective. The findings from the study revealed that there is a high rate of juvenile delinquency in the study and the predisposing factors are family background and peer group influence. The study recommended a statutory frame work for effective coordination of all partners and stakeholders in the area of juvenile delinquency for effective prevention of juvenile delinquency to adult criminality transition.

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