Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: The study examines the social and economic factors influencing juvenile delinquency in Libyan society, based on field research conducted on a sample of juveniles housed in the Qarnada Correctional and Rehabilitation Institution.The results revealed that delinquency is a complex social phenomenon linked to illegal behaviors such as theft, violence, and drug abuse.Social factors played a pivotal role, including family disintegration, poor communication between parents and children, the use of harsh or neglectful parenting methods, the absence of a good role model, and the influence of bad peers.Economic factors contributed to this, including poverty, unemployment, financial crises, early employment, and economic exploitation, which increase the likelihood of delinquency.Reform programs within the institution included basic education, vocational training, psychological and social support, and legal and behavioral awareness, but their effectiveness varied.The study emphasized the need to develop these programs to be more specialized and tailored to the needs of each juvenile, with post-release follow-up, the provision of employment and educational opportunities, and the
Author: هاني جرجس عياد
Language: Arabic
Subfield: Sociology and Political Science
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4416849465