Study of Psychosocial Problems Faced by Former Juvenile Delinquents in Addis Ababa
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2016-05
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Addis Ababa University
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This study is concerned about the psychological and social problems that rehabilitated and
reintegrated juveniles face. The study adopted the qualitative design of research. Six former
juvenile delinquents who served time at the rehabilitation center in Addis Ababa and were
released at least before six months of this study were selected by the staffs of the center and a
case study of these six former juvenile delinquents was conducted including the views of
professional staff members of concerned governmental offices using the semi structured
interview. The collected data were categorized under thematic areas and detailed descriptions
of the data were made under the themes. Findings show that rehabilitated and reintegrated
juveniles delinquents face a number of psychological and social challenges. The psychological
problems these group face are self-stigma (negative beliefs about one’s competence, low selfesteem
and self-discrimination), guilt, shame, sadness, loneliness and anger. The finding also
shows the social problems that these group face after getting back to the society are stigma,
discrimination and loss of their reputation of “good girl/boy”. Moreover, the findings show
that rehabilitated and reintegrated juveniles delinquents develop diverse coping mechanisms
for the psychological and social problems they face.
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Study of Psychosocial Problems Faced