A Model to mitigate recidivism amongst male juveniles in Chipinge district

Author

Maposa, Bhekany.

Title

A Model to mitigate recidivism amongst male juveniles in Chipinge district

Abstract

The focus of this study was to find the major drivers of male juvenile recidivism in Chipinge District and develop a model to address the existing causes. The study was conducted using a phenomenological qualitative research design, a non-probability sampling where the purposive sampling method was used and interviews were used as well as a method of collecting data. Through this method, eight male ex-convicted juveniles were interviewed to find out the drivers of recidivism amongst them through their experiences. The study findings unearthed that, both the community and the prison setting are to blame for juvenile recidivism in the District, with poverty, substance abuse and peer pressure, prison housing or interactions, family breakdown and scarcity of resources as major contributors to the philosophy. The two major key informants that were interviewed by the researcher, managed to paint a bright view for the researcher to understand the undermining causes of recidivism. Through the acquired information, the researcher developed the RISE model as a recommendation in addressing juvenile recidivism. The model will be focusing on rehabilitation, integration, support and empowerment of male ex-convicted juveniles. This model is in support of resource support not just emotional, the researcher understood that there is no any other way of reducing juvenile recidivism than addressing root causes of it. This model will be much helpful in Chipinge District since it addresses the identified root causes.

Date

June 2025

Publisher

BUSE

Keywords

Recidivism

Male Juveniles

Supervisor

Miss. Gambiza,