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Juvenile Engagement in Violent Extremism: Legal Responses and Preventive Strategies

Author(s) Ms. Baishali Nayak, Mr. Khuku Milan Choudhury, Dr. Amruta Das
Country India
Abstract The increasing involvement of juveniles in violent extremist activities presents a complex legal challenge at the intersection of national security and child rights. Traditionally, counter-terrorism frameworks have been designed for adult offenders, often overlooking the developmental vulnerabilities and rehabilitative needs of children. This paper undertakes a doctrinal analysis of juvenile engagement in violent extremism, examining international legal standards, Indian statutory frameworks, judicial approaches, and institutional mechanisms governing juveniles in conflict with law. It analyses key instruments such as the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, the Beijing Rules, and the Riyadh Guidelines, alongside domestic laws including the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967.
The study highlights critical challenges, including ambiguity in classifying extremist acts as heinous offences, the absence of child-specific counter-extremism policies, institutional coordination gaps, and risks of over-criminalization and stigmatization. Through comparative analysis of practices in the United Kingdom, the United States, and the European Union, the paper identifies best practices in prevention, de-radicalization, and reintegration. It argues that a rights-based, child-centric approach grounded in rehabilitation rather than punishment is both constitutionally mandated and strategically effective. The paper concludes by proposing legal and policy reforms aimed at integrating juvenile justice principles with national security objectives to ensure sustainable prevention and protection of children’s rights.
Keywords Juvenile Justice; Violent Extremism; Juvenile Rehabilitation; Counter-Terrorism Law; Juveniles in Conflict with Law
Field Sociology > Administration / Law / Management
Published In Volume 8, Issue 1, January-February 2026
Published On 2026-02-15
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i01.68942
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