Understanding Recidivism amongst Incarcerated Youth Offenders
A Case Study of the Thohoyandou Correctional Centre
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22257481 |
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| Authors | Andrew Banda (0000-0003-1575-3884, University of Venda), Thizwilondi Josephine Mudau (0000-0002-1496-4463, University of Venda), Rendani Tshifhumulo (0000-0003-4133-3656, University of Venda) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 6 |
| Issue | 12 |
| Pages | 3409 |
| Publication date | 2025-11-28 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | E-Journal of Humanities Arts and Social Sciences (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2720-7722 • E-ISSN: 2720-7722 |
| Publisher | Noyam Publishers (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.38159/ehass.202561237 |
| OpenAlex | W7108988938 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 9 |
Violence and crime in South African communities, particularly the influence of youth gangs, threaten economic stability and social cohesion, affecting social reproduction and intergenerational poverty. Recidivism among young offenders results from personal, familial, community, and institutional interactions. This study examined recidivism patterns among youth at the Thohoyandou Correctional Centre, identifying factors that contribute to repeated offending. Through purposive sampling, 20 juvenile reoffenders were interviewed to gain insight into their experiences within the criminal justice system. The findings revealed five recidivism dimensions: poverty and unemployment driving crime, substance abuse impairing judgement, peer pressure and gang involvement, family dysfunction hindering reintegration, and institutional environments fostering recidivism by mixing first-time and repeat offenders. Effective interventions must address systemic inequality and provide individualised support. The study shows how correctional environments may perpetuate criminal careers among young South Africans, highlighting the need for policy reforms to address institutional practices and the social determinants of youth crime
Criminal justice · Informal social control · Juvenile delinquency · Peer pressure · Poverty · Psychological intervention · Recidivism · Unemployment · Crime Patterns and Interventions · Criminal Justice and Corrections Analysis · Diverse Research Studies Overview
A worked example of Braun and Clarke’s approach to reflexive thematic analysis
Juvenile Delinquency and Urban Areas
A comparative study of recidivism factors associated with different offense categories in South Africa
Community-Based Juvenile Offender Programs in South Africa
How Many Interviews Are Enough
| Highly cited | No |
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