| dc.description.abstract | Juvenile delinquency has emerged as a significant social and legal concern in Bangladesh,
with increasing numbers of children and adolescents becoming involved in criminal activities
such as theft, drug use, sexual violence, and gang affiliation. This research monograph aims
to explore the root causes behind juvenile delinquency, assess the effectiveness of the
juvenile justice system—particularly under the Children Act 2013—and propose viable
solutions for prevention and rehabilitation. Drawing upon existing literature, legal
frameworks, and secondary data, the study identifies poverty, family disintegration, peer
influence, lack of education, and ineffective institutional mechanisms as major contributors to
youth crime. While Bangladesh has made efforts to align its juvenile justice policies with
international standards such as the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child
(UNCRC), implementation remains inconsistent and under-resourced. The monograph
concludes by recommending a multi-stakeholder approach involving legal reform,
community engagement, education, psychological counseling, and capacity building within
law enforcement and social services to address the problem holistically. This study
contributes to the ongoing discourse on child rights and justice in Bangladesh and calls for
urgent action to protect and rehabilitate vulnerable youth. | en_US |
