JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM IN INDIA

 ABSTRACT

 This abstract provides a concise overview of the juvenile justice system in India,
focusing on its key components, challenges, and the importance of psychological
perspectives.

 The juvenile justice system in India is a set of laws created to protect the special needs
and rights of young offenders. Recognizing that young offenders have the potential
for good development and reintegration into society, it places more emphasis on
rehabilitation than punishment. The safety, nurturing, and best interests of the child
are the guiding concepts of this system.

 The juvenile justice system in India, however, confronts many difficulties. The
efficient implementation of rehabilitation programmes is hampered by a lack of
funding, overcrowding in facilities, backlogs in the legal system, and insufficient
psychological support. Furthermore, understanding the psychological factors that
contribute to juvenile offending is crucial for creating appropriate interventions.

 Psychology is important in understanding and addressing the underlying causes of

juvenile delinquency. Psychological helps in the identification of mental health
disorders, cognitive ability, and social functioning in juvenile offenders.

 This abstract shows how crucial it is to take psychological viewpoints into account
when creating the juvenile justice system in India. It is easy to develop a system that
supports the rehabilitation and successful reintegration of young offenders.

 INTRODUCTION
  The Indian legal system has long taken a rehabilitative approach to youthful offences.
However, the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act 2015 made a
change towards a more penal approach to effectively tackling juvenile criminality.

 The 2015 Act allows children between the ages of 16 and 18 to be tried as adults, but
only for serious crimes. This issue brief explores the causes for such a move in the
Indian political and judicial institutions, as well as the merit, if any, of shifting away
from a reformative strategy when dealing with children in confrontation with the law.

DETAILED PROJECT

What are the key psychological factors that contribute to juvenile offending in the Indian
context? How do these factors intersect with social, familial, and environmental influences?

What role does psychology play in the assessment and evaluation of young offenders within
the Indian juvenile justice system? Which psychological assessments and tools are commonly
used to understand the mental health, cognitive abilities, and social functioning of juvenile
offenders?

How do evidence-based psychological interventions, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy

and social skills training, contribute to the rehabilitation and reintegration of juvenile
offenders in the Indian juvenile justice system? What are the specific challenges and
successes associated with implementing these interventions?

What are the current gaps and challenges in integrating psychological perspectives effectively
within the Indian juvenile justice system? How can the system be strengthened to better
address the mental health needs and psychological well-being of young offenders?

How can collaboration between legal professionals and psychologists be enhanced within the
Indian juvenile justice system? What are the potential benefits and outcomes of incorporating
interdisciplinary approaches in addressing the rehabilitation and reintegration of juvenile
offenders?