ANALYSIS OF THE INHIBITORY IMPACT OF NON-FORMAL EDUCATION ON JUVENILE DELINQUENCY
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Non-Formal Education, Juvenile Delinquency, Cultural relevance, Community Involvement, Accessibility.Abstract
This study looked at how non-formal education can help keep kids from becoming criminals. It focused on how freedom, accessibility, community involvement, and cultural relevance can play a role as moderating factors. The study was motivated by the need to deal with youth crime, which is very harmful to building a country and keeping society stable. The study focused on how flexible non-formal education programmes are and how they can be used to make solutions that fit a wide range of needs. This made it easier to spot risks early and help people get back on their feet in the community. Accessibility was important so that fragile teens could easily get services like therapy, education, and social support, which lowers their chances of acting badly. Community involvement created a sense of shared duty and connection, which led families, teachers, and social workers to work together to stop kids from acting out. The research also emphasised the mediating function of cultural relevance, showing that instructional materials that were in line with regional values and social mores boosted participation and promoted constructive behavioural change. Quantitative and qualitative studies indicated a significant negative link between non-formal education and juvenile delinquency, suggesting that inclusive, culturally sensitive, and well-designed programmes may reduce juvenile misbehaviour. Cultural relevance, community involvement, flexibility, and accessibility in non-formal education decreased adolescent crime, according to the findings. A comprehensive approach that included these factors decreased juvenile delinquency, enhanced social cohesion, and healthy adolescent development, which supported long-term societal peace and progress, according to the research.
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