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DEFINITION OF A
JUVENILE
The Juvenile justice (Care and Protection of
Children) Act, 2000 defines a child as one
who is below 18 years of age.
WHAT IS JUVENILE
CRIME?
"Crime" is any specific act prohibited by
law committed by a juvenile for which
society has provided a formally sanctioned
punishment.
THE JUVENILE JUSTICE
SYSTEM IS DIFFERENT
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Juveniles are different from adults
and juveniles who commit criminal
acts are treated differently from
adults. |
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Separate courts, detention
facilities, rules, procedures, and
laws are created for juveniles with
the intent to protect their welfare
and rehabilitate them, while
protecting public safety.
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Learn value education
seriously in the school:
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The dinner should be taken on dinner
table as a family affair and not in
front of T.V. watching movies.
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Try to enhance communication with
your family members. Too much
affection or complete neglect by
busy parents should not be taken
adversely |
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Do not emulate yourself with the
affluent class Children’s. Do not
pressurize your parents for buying
expensive things which are beyond
their financial capacity |
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Do not get impressed by seeing in
the movies criminals getting away
scot-free after committing a crime.
This is not possible in the real
life |
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The study pressure and performance
anxiety should not create
psychological tension in your mind.
Remain calm and work hard for
achieving your desired goals in
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Failure in School
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Failure in school should not result
in leaving school permanently. It
may reduce your chance of developing
social skills that are gained in
school, such as learning to meet
deadlines, following instructions,
and being able to deal
constructively with their peers
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Inform your Principal and your
parents about any sexual advances /
gestures by the conductor of the
school bus or by the people while
going to or coming back from school |
Substance Abuse
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Avoid drug and alcohol consumption.
They affect your behavior and lower
your inhibitions and make you more
vulnerable to engage in criminal
activities. You indulged in variety
of offences to pay for drug and
alcohol habits. Do not buy anything
from the vendors whom you don’t
know. They may mix drugs into
eatables or soft drinks.
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Do not fall prey to lucrative job
offers given by the people. Their
offers may be false and may lead you
into the serious traps like
prostitution, etc. |
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Do not fall prey to the gang members
who kidnap the juveniles for the
purpose of making them beggars.
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Gang Membership and Gun Possession
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Avoid making friendship with aliens.
They may be members of criminal
gangs. Do not fall prey to their
lucrative offers. They involve you
in the commission of serious
offences by injecting gun culture in
you.. |
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Do not get indulged into hacking as
an enjoyment. The cyber space is
watched by the Police. Do not sent
obnoxious e-mails to anybody. Police
can trace you. Do not watch
pornographic sites. Your parents can
find out which sites you had hooked
on to with the help of Police... |
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