Unravelling the Juvenile Delinquency Cases in Bula National High School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Criminal offenses are not only specifically committed by an adult, some students at their young age can violate the prescribed laws (rules and regulations) implemented by their school which result to discipline and performance malfunction. It is deemed imperative that schools address the necessity of unravelling the juvenile delinquency cases. This study focused on transgressing factors and activities committed by the students in Bula National High School due to its increasing percentage of cases of juvenile delinquency in the school.

METHODS

This study used qualitative and quantitative approach to realize the importance of this study. Four hundred seventy (470) cases were examined through systematic documentation and survey questionnaire was used to assess the factors that lead students to juvenile delinquency during the year 2016-2018. Purposive sampling was used in determining the respondents needed for the study with the help of the guidance counselors and prefect of disciplines available in the school.

RESULTS

Based on the findings, the oldest juvenile delinquents are aged from twelve to nineteen and the most violated acts committed by the juvenile delinquents are cutting classes and tardiness. Financial, motivational and family problems were the identified factors that lead students to commit violations against the mandated rules and regulations implemented by the school authorities.

DISCUSSIONS

The study imposes the need to improve the holding power of the school regarding the malignant cases of violations committed by the students. Programs and activities related to juvenile delinquency awareness must be done at school and teacher-parent relationship must be strengthened to address the problems encountered by the school.