International Journal of Social Science Research (IJSSR)

Empowering Youth Through Education: A Strategic Tool Against Juvenile Delinquency

Juvenile delinquency, which refers to illegal or antisocial behavior committed by individuals typically under the age of eighteen, continues to pose a major challenge to societies across the globe. While several factors contribute to juvenile crime—including poverty, family dysfunction, peer influence, and lack of positive role models—education has consistently emerged as one of the most effective means of prevention. Education not only equips children and adolescents with academic knowledge but also shapes their moral and social development, instills discipline, and provides alternatives to deviant behavior.