Challenges of rehabilitating juvenile delinquents in Uganda: a case study of Kampiringisa National Rehabilitation Center and NRH

The study explored the challenges of rehabilitating juvenile delinquents in Uganda.
In Uganda, juvenile delinquency has become a threat to the urban centers and families; with major characteristics of theft, arson, drug trafficking, addiction to commit crimes which altogether have constituted a threat to the general public.
By 1960s, the Government of Uganda had realized a threat emanating from the juvenile delinquents and thus came up with the construction of rehabilitation centers among which were Naguru Remand Home and Kampiringisa National Rehabilitation Centers where the study was carried out. Nevertheless, the challenges pertaining to juvenile delinquency continue to be felt.
Qualitative and quantitative research techniques were employed. Data was collected through interviews, Focused Group Discussions and observation. Descriptive statistics were presented in percentages and graphs after the use of Statistical Program for Social Scientific (SPSS) and Microsoft excel.
The findings collected reveal that the challenges of the juvenile delinquents emanate largely from the home environment albeit other factors are held vital.
Some characters have remained untamed due to the long stay on streets and loss of hope in life especially after the death of their parents particularly due to AIDS.