: Factors influencing the relapse of former child offenders .A Case of Northcort Training Institute in Mt Hampden
- Author
- Gutu Vimbai
- Title
- : Factors influencing the relapse of former child offenders .A Case of Northcort Training Institute in Mt Hampden
- Abstract
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ABSTRACT
The study examined the factors influencing the relapse of former child offenders at Northcort Training Institute. The major aim of the study was to examine the drivers of relapse amongst child offenders, understand the process and effectiveness of the rehabilitation of child offenders and to investigate on the challenges faced in integrating child offenders into the society. The study employed a case study research design. The research was qualitative in nature and employed interviews and a focus group discussion for the purpose of data collection. A sample size of 25 participants was drawn from the target population and was utilised to collect relevant information to the study. The study employed the risk need responsivity theory. The study investigated the interplay of risk factors, need and responsivity to treatment interventions. The study also gave an insight on the factors influencing the relapse of former child offenders, and gave an intensity of services rendered to juveniles after their first offense. This shed light and gave an understanding why some children who have been convicted of a crime in the past are more likely to reoffend, resulting in the study to be able to develop more effective interventions to reduce the risk of recidivism. In addition, it helped in raising awareness on the issue of child offenders.
- Date
- JUNE 2024
- Publisher
- BUSE
- Keywords
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child offenders
Northcort Training Institute
juveniles - Supervisor
- NIL
- Item sets
- Department of Social Work
- Media
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Gutu Vimbai