A Case Study of Remand Home and Bosco Children's Home in Addis Ababa
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2025-06
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Addis Ababa University
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Global human rights frameworks aim to protect Children, but children in conflict with the law often face challenges in accessing formal education like that provided in regular schools while living in institutional care. This study explores the educational experiences of juvenile delinquents in two rehabilitation centers in Addis Ababa: the Lideta Remand and Rehabilitation Center and Don Bosco Children’s Home. The research used a qualitative case study to collect data through semi-structured interviews, focus group discussions, non-participant and participant observation. 20 juveniles (17 boys and 3 girls) and 11 key informants, such as social workers, counselors, teachers, caregivers, and administrators took part in the studyThe findings revealed that while both centers provided basic educational and vocational training services, these efforts were inconsistent and often lacked resources, individualized instruction, and adequate follow-up. Formal education, counseling, and life skills training were limited, especially at the remand home, where vocational programs like leatherwork and carpentry were underutilized. Don Bosco provided organized support; however, it struggled to find volunteers for the 'Come and See' program, which aimed to make the two-month trial period productive for the children. Some juveniles at the remand home returned to the system after release, often due to unmet educational and social needs. Overall, the study concludes that although efforts are in place, current educational experiences in these centers do not fully support the holistic development or rehabilitation of juvenile delinquents, emphasizing the need for more targeted, inclusive, and sustainable educational strategies.
Keywords: Juvenile delinquency, rehabilitation, vocational programs, education, remand home, children in conflict with the law
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Juvenile delinquency, rehabilitation, vocational programs, education, remand home, children in conflict with the law