A study of juvenile crimes in Borstal jail, Faisalabad, Pakistan. | [Journal of Animal and Plant sciences • 2009]

Author(s):

1. A. Shamim: Department of Rural Sociology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan

2. Z. Batool: Department of Rural Sociology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan

3. M. I. Zafar: Department of Rural Sociology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan

4. N. Hashmi: Department of Statistics, Government College University (GCU), Faisalabad, Pakistan

Abstract:

Juvenile crimes is a popular issue of social research. Juvenile crimes slow down the development of a society. The present research aimed at exploring the socio-economic factors of juvenile crime. A sample of 90 juveniles was selected in Borstal Jail Faisalabad through random sampling technique. Study found that majority of the respondents was illiterate and belonged to the age group 16-18 years. Most of them belonged to low income group. This study concluded that poverty and low economic status promotes the rate of juvenile crimes.

Page(s): 101-103

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Published: Journal: Journal of Animal and Plant sciences, Volume: 19, Issue: 2, Year: 2009

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