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1Juvenile delinquency is a very serious social problem that requires urgent, purposeful and practical solutions. Therefore, in order to stem the tide of juvenile delinquency in the society, specific steps must be taken:
- Substance Abuse. To reverse this trend, massive campaigns by governmental and non-governmental organizations should be mounted in neighbourhoods, schools and in other public places. Such educative campaigns can be carried out through seminars, workshops and through the mobilization of individual and community sentiments. The circulation of leaflets and pamphlets among the literate members of the society should be encouraged. TV and radio as well as newspapers and magazines are other possible avenues to be exploited.
- Adolescent Sexuality. Most youths are sexually active in their teens. Nonetheless, the exposure of teenagers to sexual experience should be controlled through adequate sex education by parents, NGOs and relevant government ministries
- Theft, stealing, burglary and robbery. Three groups are relevant in stemming the tide of petty stealing, theft, armed robbery and burglary: the community/neighbourhood, the police and NGOs. Every community should set up a neighbourhood vigilante group. Community-based organizations and other NGOs should assist in encouraging people to protect their environment from invasion by robbers. The state should equip the police with modern crime fighting equipment.
- Arson. Juveniles who engage in acts of arson have different reasons. The basic preventive measures lie in government ensuring the safety of lives and property.
- Grievous assault. Assault with violence often stems from the frustrations inherent in the entire body-politic. People will act violently if their legitimate expectations are frustrated by the system. The only rational way out is to reduce structural imbalances in terms of access to the basic means of livelihood. These must be addressed in such a manner as to ensure that the future of youths is more promising. Unless this is done, drug abuse, vandalism, violence and robbery will continue to rise.
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