Organisations Fighting Juvenile Crime Across The Globe

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Abhishek Suchari, PhD (Law), Faculty of Juridical Science, Rama University, Kanpur

ABSTRACT

This research paper provides an analysis of major organisations combating juvenile crime across the globe, emphasising prevention, rehabilitation, advocacy, and legal reform. It explores key agencies and NGOs in North America, such as the OJJDP, Coalition for Juvenile Justice, and Youth First Justice Collaborative, whose evidence-based programs, legal advocacy, and youth-driven campaigns have contributed to declines in youth incarceration and policy change. In South America, organisations like ILANUD, UNICEF, and Glasswing International focus on diversion, youth empowerment, and restorative justice, addressing issues such as armed conflict recruitment and community violence. European bodies including the IJJO, Defence for Children International, and Eurochild promote children's rights through legal monitoring, research, and cross-country policy initiatives. In Africa, groups such as NICRO and Khulisa implement life-skills programs, restorative approaches, and crime prevention networks; while Asia’s ACPF, UNAFEI, and HAQ champion youth rehabilitation, legal aid, and regional collaboration. Australian organizations prioritize diversion and community integration via advocacy networks and restorative conferencing. Collectively, these organisations leverage multidisciplinary approaches— policy reform, direct services, mentoring, legal defense, and awareness campaigns—to foster safer communities, support at-risk youth, and drive systemic transformation in juvenile justice worldwide.

Keywords: Juvenile justice, Crime prevention, Youth rehabilitation, Child rights advocacy, Restorative justice, Legal reform, At-risk youth, International organizations, Policy reform

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