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@article{192714,
        author = {Ayushi Pujari and Ankita Shukla},
        title = {Balancing Reformative Justice and Public Safety: An Analytical Study of Juvenile Justice Laws and Observation Homes in Chhattisgarh},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {9},
        pages = {2876-2882},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=192714},
        abstract = {The issue of juvenile delinquency and the necessity to strike a balance between reformative justice and the safety of the population are the context in which this study about juvenile justice laws and observation homes in Chhattisgarh can be carried out. The purpose of the study is to critically review the legal system and evaluate the operation of observation homes in facilitating rehabilitation without causing a lack of protection to the society. They involve examining provisions of reformative justice and assessment of institutional concerns that influence juvenile reintegration. An analytical, descriptive, and qualitative approach to study is chosen, based on secondary data in the form of legal documents, government publications and scholarly literature. The findings reveal that despite the presence of rehabilitation and reintegration as a fundamental component of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, the deficiency of infrastructures, trained workforce, delays in the processes, and insufficient psychosocial and vocational services support the notion on effective implementation. The debate points to the conflict between the idea of reformative and the interests of public safety particularly when it comes to serious crimes so more institutional frameworks and concerted policy action is required. The study finds that the juvenile outcomes and social confidence can be improved by improving observation home facilities, enhancing rehabilitation programs, and making adjudication timely. The primary empirical data, comparative studies at the state level, and longitudinal studies of recidivism and reintegration outcomes should be used in future research.},
        keywords = {Juvenile Justice, Reformative Justice, Observation Homes, Public Safety, Rehabilitation},
        month = {February},
        }