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DOI: JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEMS IN UNITED STATES AND INDIA: MODERN SCENARIO ANDMUCH NEEDED MODIFICATIONS
Dr. Nilima Mangal , Associate Professor, Uslls, Ggsip University, Dwarka, Delhi, IndiaAbstract
Juvenile Justice Systems in the United States and India: Modern Scenario and Much Needed Modifications" is a comparative study that examines the contemporary state of juvenile justice systems in the United States and India. Through an analysis of legal frameworks, policy documents, and case studies, this research explores the strengths and shortcomings of both systems in addressing juvenile delinquency and ensuring the rights and rehabilitation of young offenders. The study identifies areas requiring modifications and proposes evidence-based reforms to foster more effective, fair, and development-oriented juvenile justice systems in both countries.
Keywords
Juvenile justice systems, comparative study, juvenile delinquency
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