Assessment of Antisocial Behaviour in the Juveniles
International Journal of Medical Toxicology and Forensic Medicine,
Vol. 5 No. 1(Winter) (2015),
30 March 2015
,
Page 12-6
https://doi.org/10.22037/ijmtfm.v5i1(Winter).6951
Abstract
Background: High level of crime, particularly by the people below 18 years, has been a matter of concern for many years. Assessing and preventing the antisocial behaviour in juveniles has become a policy priority.
Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted on 52 males less than 18 years in an observation home in Bangalore, India. The data was collected in an interview by filling a semi structured questionnaire. Revised Wisconsin Delinquency Risk Assessment Scale (RWDRAS) was filled up simultaneously and then results were analysed.
Results: Majority of the offenders were in the age group 16-18 years. In the majority the cause for antisocial behaviour was unknown followed by the family problems and poverty. The RWDRAS identified 47% of the juveniles with antisocial behaviour as low risk group.
Conclusion: The Education, counselling and prevention of poverty are some of the preventive measures of antisocial behaviour. There is a need to develop a better criteria and scale for the diagnosis of antisocial behaviour as the presently used RWDRAS failed in 47% of the juveniles.
- Juvenile
- Antisocial Behaviour
- Revised Wisconsin Delinquency Risk Assessment Scale (RWDRAS)
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