Investigating Early Warning Signs of Delinquency and the Role of Educators in Identifying At-risk Students

Neha Tanwar

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Investigating Early Warning Signs of Delinquency and the Role of Educators in Identifying At-risk Students

Neha Tanwar^*

Published in Education Journal (Volume 14, Issue 3)

Received: 23 January 2025 Accepted: 17 February 2025 Published: 14 May 2025

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Adolescents and young people have a natural inclination toward exploration and self-assertion through various activities, which can marked in both positive ways—such as art and creativity—and destructive behaviors, including criminal activity, drug abuse, and sexual deviation. Understanding this contrast is crucial in addressing juvenile delinquency and fostering positive youth development. The growth in juvenile delinquency poses significant challenges to society, particularly within educational settings, which are intended to be safe and nurturing but can also facilitate negative behaviours. This study seeks to identify the key factors within educational environments that contribute to juvenile delinquency and explore how social, psychological, and educational influences interact to shape youth behaviour. Employing a mixed-methods approach, the research gathers empirical evidence through surveys and interviews with educators, students, and juvenile counsellors, revealing a complex relationship between educational environments and delinquency characterized by a lack of supportive relationships with educators, poor school climate and safety perceptions, socioeconomic challenges faced by students, and limited access to creative and constructive extracurricular activities. In the long run, the paper concludes that addressing juvenile delinquency requires a holistic approach that integrates educational, social, and psychological perspectives; by fostering supportive educational environments and implementing effective prevention strategies, we can promote positive youth development and mitigate criminal activities among the youth.

Published in	Education Journal (Volume 14, Issue 3)
DOI	10.11648/j.edu.20251403.11
Page(s)	80-87
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Juvenile, Delinquency, Education, Psychology, Social

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Tanwar, N. (2025). Investigating Early Warning Signs of Delinquency and the Role of Educators in Identifying At-risk Students. Education Journal, 14(3), 80-87. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.edu.20251403.11

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Department of Psychology, IILM University, Gurugram, India

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