Investigating the effectiveness of child justice procedures in enhancing the protection of children in conflict with the law: a case study at Mutare DSD.
- Author
- Mazumba, Yvonne
- Title
- Investigating the effectiveness of child justice procedures in enhancing the protection of children in conflict with the law: a case study at Mutare DSD.
- Abstract
- Using the Mutare DSD case as a backdrop, this study scrutinizes the effectiveness of child justice procedures in bolstering the protection of children in conflict with the law. The research aims to identify the efficacy of these procedures and explore ways to enhance their safety. The study is driven by the distressing number of children in conflict with the law reported daily at Mutare DSD. To comprehend the factors driving children to commit crimes and guide strategies for reducing the number of children in conflict with the law, the study relies on the well-established Social Bond theory by Travis Hirschi. The study adopts a qualitative exploratory research design, employing critical informant interviews and thematic content analysis to present the findings. The results bring to light significant challenges hampering the effectiveness of child justice procedures, including resource constraints, poor coordination between government and stakeholders, and limited access to rehabilitative programs. Recommendations include augmenting resource availability, enhancing interagency coordination, and enlisting trained personnel in rehabilitation programs to safeguard children in conflict with the law.
- Date
- 2024
- Publisher
- BUSE
- Keywords
- Child Justice, conflict, law, Mutare
- Supervisor
- , Mr. Gonorashe
- Item sets
- Department of Peace and Governance
