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Analysis Of Investigation In Criminal Behaviour In Nigeria
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These are important indicators for identifying at risk youth who may be targeted for early crime prevention programmes.
For
many owerris today, traditional patterns guiding the relationships and
transitions between family, school and work are being challenged (Akers
& Sellers, 2008). Social relations that ensure a smooth process of
socialization are collapsing; lifestyle trajectories are becoming more
varied and less predictable. The restructuring of the labour market, the
extension of the maturity gap (the period of dependence of young adults
on the family) and, arguably, the more limited opportunities to become
an independent adult are all changes influencing relationships with
family and friends, educational opportunities and choices, labour market
participation, leisure activities and lifestyles (Prior & Paris,
2005).
Owerris nowadays, regardless of gender, social origin or
country of residence, are subject to individual risks but are also being
presented with new individual opportunities; some beneficial and some
potentially harmful. Quite often, advantage is being taken of illegal
opportunities as young people commit various offences, become addicted
to drugs, and use violence against their peers. According to Omboto et
al. (2013) the minors are not able to distinguish which factors will
perpetuate their indulgence into criminal activities. They therefore get
involved in criminal activities without their knowledge (Omboto et
al.2013). According to Mooney and Young (2006), studies need to be
carried out to identify the context specific factors that promote
owerri Ivestigation in crime. It is in line with this background that
this study sought to distinguish the opportunities presented to youths
that contribute to Ivestigation of minors into criminal activities.
1.2 STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
Crime
is a major concern to every nation. More so is the Ivestigation of
minors in criminal activities. In Nigeria there is increasing cases of
children involved in criminal activities indicated by the high number of
minors arrested or sentenced due to criminal acts (Omboto et al. 2013).
However, although the justice system ensures that the minors are
subject to law for any criminal activity, the tough laws have failed to
reduce crime effectively. Instead the laws have only led to soaring
rates of imprisonment which is at great cost to governments (Ojo, 2012).
The
problem of owerri delinquency is still becoming more complicated and
universal, and crime prevention programmes are either unequipped to deal
with the present realities or do not exist. Moreover, researchers have
neglected this area of study (Mooney & Young, 2006). While Omboto et
al. (2013) carried out a study in Nigeria to assess the factors
influencing youth crime and owerri delinquency, the study did not focus
on owerris but rather convicted youths in prisons. Another study by
Makokha (2008) focused on the male capital offenders in Kamiti Prison.
Additionally, Mooney & Young (2006) argues that it is difficult to
construct an accurate picture of crime among minors, due to a lack of
long-term, self¬report studies and changes to legislation on minors
involved in crime. There is therefore knowledge gap on the
Ivestigation of owerri Ivestigation in crime.
Research however
revealed that generally, a person's decision to commit crime is based on
a range of complex and intersecting social, personal, and environmental
factors (Omboto et al. 2013; Jansson, 2007; Visher & Roth, 2010;
Ojo, 2012). Becoming familiar with these social and environmental
causes, and seeking ways to address them, are at the heart of youth
crime prevention and are also the key areas for local government
intervention. This study therefore sought to examine the Ivestigation
of owerri Ivestigation in criminal behavior in Taita- Taveta County.
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