Comprehensive Behavioral Interventions for the Children in Conflict with Law

Abstract

 Children in Conflict with Law(Juvenile Delinquency) has become a pressing social concern in India, with an increasing number of children entering the legal system annually. Contributing factors such as family disintegration, individual traits and socio cultural and economic challenges heighten children's vulnerability to behavioral disorders that leads to juvenile delinquency. This study evaluates the effectiveness of a comprehensive behavioral intervention in managing aggression among juveniles in conflict with the law in Kerala. Conducted in Thiruvananthapuram District, the study involved 100 juveniles divided in to control and experimental groups. Pre and Post test were done using the IIP Aggression Scale by Kranti Srivastava and Neff's Self Compassion Scale to assess  aggression and emotional regulation. The experimental group underwent a three month intervention program incorporating Cognitive  Behavioral Therapy(CBT) Techniques- Controlled breathing, Distress tolerance, Cognitive restructuring, Assertiveness training and Problem solving alongside Parent management training(PMT).Results revealed a significant reduction in aggressive behavior, improved emotional regulation and increased self compassion in the experimental group. The involvement of families and structured therapeutic support played a crucial role in sustaining behavioral improvements and promoting psycho social wellbeing. The findings underscored the efficacy of integrating CBT with family based interventions for the rehabilitation of juveniles in conflict with the law. A case study illustrated here to demonstrates the systematic application of comprehensive  behavioral techniques and subsequent promising behavioral changes .

Key Words- Children in conflict with Law, Aggressive Behavior, Comprehensive  Behavioral Models. CBT