Archive · 25 Nov 2025
Telangana Faces Juvenile Justice System Challenges
In Telangana, there aren't enough trained counsellors to help children in juvenile homes.
Many of these children are there for small crimes like stealing, often because they need money for things like gadgets or drugs.
The homes have different types of facilities for different needs, but they don't have enough staff to take care of all the children.
This can be dangerous, as seen in a recent case where a staff member hurt some children.
Psychologists say that if parents pay attention to their children's behavior and get help early, it can stop crimes from happening.
The government is trying to help by giving job training to these children so they can have a better life after leaving the homes.
Telangana faces a shortage of trained counsellors for its juvenile homes, leaving many facilities understaffed.
Most juveniles are detained for petty offences like burglaries and snatchings, often driven by financial needs or addictions.
The state has three types of facilities under the Juvenile Justice Act, but staffing and security are inadequate, exposing children to risks.
A recent case of sexual assault by a staff member highlighted the vulnerabilities due to staff shortages.
Psychologists emphasize early intervention and attentive parenting to reduce juvenile crime, with vocational training offered to help rehabilitate juveniles.
- Who
- Juveniles in conflict with law, officials, psychologists, and counsellors in Telangana
- What
- Shortage of trained counsellors and staff in juvenile homes, leading to vulnerabilities and increased crime rates among juveniles
- When
- Ongoing issue, with recent developments in October 2023
- Where
- Telangana, India, particularly in Hyderabad and other districts
- Why
- Increased number of minors entering the juvenile justice system, lack of adequate staffing and facilities, and socio-economic factors contributing to juvenile crime
- Number of Juveniles Apprehended (2023)
- 1,151
- Percentage of Drug-Related Cases
- 40-50%
- Percentage of Families Below Poverty Line
- 95%
- Monthly Earnings at Fuel Station
- Rs 13,500
- Number of Security Staff at Hyderabad Observation Home
- 12 (against sanctioned 16)
