الواقع الاجتماعي لأسر الأحداث العائدين إلي الانحراف في المملكة العربية السعودية في مدن الرياض وجدة والدمام

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Dissertation Abstract Dissertation Title: Social Reality of Juvenile Recidivists of Delinquency Prepared by: Ali S. Al-Henaki Research problem: This research attempts to find out the social and familial factors and characteristics associated with recidivism among juvenile delinquents in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Research objectives: The main objectives of this research are as follows: l- Knowing the social status of the families of juvenile recidivists of delinquency. 2- Finding out the nature of social bonds between delinquents and their families. 3- Finding out the social characteristics of juvenile recidivists of delinquency. 4- Finding out the nature of social environment of recidivists of delinquency. 5- Drawing recommendations based on the research findings in order to reduce the rate of recidivism amongjuvenile delinquents. Research Methodology: In order to answer the research questions, the social survey method was conducted. Random sample of 72 recidivists of delinquency is chosen from Riyadh, J eddah and Dammam in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Another sample of 15 parents of recidivists of delinquency was chosen from the three cities. Two questionnaires were administered to collect data besides interviews and field visits. The research used statistical analyses methods such as frequencies, percentages, rank order, and analyses of variance. Main Results: The main results and findings of this research are summarized as follows: 1- Most recidivists of delinquency came from families that consist of more than seven persons. Such families do not provide basic familial care to their children. 2- Most of the parents of recidivists of delinquency spend much of their times outside their homes. At home, most of the parents do not pay attention to their children and do not show love and affection. This atmosphere of hatred may have bad effect on the juvenile delinquents. 3- Most of the recidivists of delinquency lack the proper family bonds. Recommendations: Based of the findings of this research some recommendations are given here as follows: 1- There is a necessity of establishing specialized centers for solving problems of families and assisting them in bearing their parental responsibilities. 2- The role of social counseling is very important to prevent juvenile delinquency and recidivism. Therefore, recruiting experts in social counseling to work with delinquents and their families is highly recommended. 3- Post- release programs most be established cause they are very important to assist those who are released from social institutions and help them stay away from troubles. 4- Attention must be given to the educational role of the school, close relation between school and home, social and educational counseling at school and non-syllabus materials. 5- Proper selection of marriage partner is very important to achieve social and cultural homogeny that leads to stability, coherence, and solidarity of families.