Author/Authors :
Rudrappa ، D نويسنده Forensic Medicine Department, Mysore Medical College and Research Institute, Mysore, India , , Saraf، A نويسنده Forensic Medicine Department, Mysore Medical College and Research Institute, Mysore, India , , Kishor-Kumar ، DG نويسنده Forensic Medicine Department, Mysore Medical College and Research Institute, Mysore, India , , Jagdee، sh نويسنده Forensic Medicine Department, Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute, Chennai, India , , Anand ، P R نويسنده Forensic Medicine Department, Mysore Medical College and Research Institute, Mysore, India , , Kumar ، M P نويسنده Forensic Medicine Department, Mysore Medical College and Research Institute, Mysore, India , , Sampath-Kumar ، P نويسنده Forensic Medicine Department, Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute, Chennai, India , , Tareeb ، S نويسنده Forensic Medicine Department, Mysore Medical College and Research Institute, Mysore, India ,
Abstract :
Background: High level of crime, particularly by the people below 18 years, has been a matter of concern for many years. Assessing and preventing the antisocial behaviour in juveniles has become a policy priority.
Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted on 52 males less than 18 years in an observation home in Bangalore, India. The data was collected in an interview by filling a semi structured questionnaire. Revised Wisconsin Delinquency Risk Assessment Scale (RWDRAS) was filled up simultaneously and then results were analysed.
Results: Majority of the offenders were in the age group 16-18 years. In the majority the cause for antisocial behaviour was unknown followed by the family problems and poverty. The RWDRAS identified 47% of the juveniles with antisocial behaviour as low risk group.
Conclusion: The Education, counselling and prevention of poverty are some of the preventive measures of antisocial behaviour. There is a need to develop a better criteria and scale for the diagnosis of antisocial behaviour as the presently used RWDRAS failed in 47% of the juveniles.
