Exploring Rehabilitation Strategies in recidivism Prevention among Juvenile Offenders: A Case Study of Tanzania

Authors

  • Edness Rutta
  • Chittaranjan Subudhi

Keywords:

Re-Offending, Crime by Young Persons,, Renewal, Tanzania Renewal, Renewal Services

Abstract

Juvenile rehabilitation and recidivism prevention is important for crime prevention. The study aims to understand rehabilitation services in Tanzania in attempting to tackle the issue of juvenile recidivism and advance rehabilitation. The study used a case study research design. 27 purposely selected participants were used in the study. Secondary sources were collected through reports and journals and primary data was obtained through in-depth interviews, focus group discussion, and observation. The findings shows counselling, formal education, life skills, sports and agriculture are used to rehabilitate juveniles in centres. The study recommends that significant improvements should be made in the facilities to enhance the rehabilitation services.

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2025-05-26

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Rutta E, Subudhi C. Exploring Rehabilitation Strategies in recidivism Prevention among Juvenile Offenders: A Case Study of Tanzania. J Neonatal Surg [Internet]. 2025May26 [cited 2025Sep.21];14(28S):153-61. Available from: https://jneonatalsurg.com/index.php/jns/article/view/6571

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Vol. 14 No. 28S (2025): Journal of Neonatal Surgery

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