Determinants of Recidivism in Street Children - Findings from Thuthuka Rehabilitation Centre Bulawayo Zimbabwe

Authors: Mhlanga R*

DOI: 10.23880/pprij-16000285

Volume 6, Issue 3

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to explore the determinants of recidivism street children after rehabilitation. The research adopted descriptive case study design and used in-depth interviews to collect data on the determinants of recidivism on street children. A total of six street children aged between 5 to 17 years and three social workers were selected for this study using purposive sampling. Data analysed using thematic results indicated that the lack of primary socialisation to street children makes them feel inferior when trying to fit back to the society. Family members or guardians are not ready to welcome them. A common feature among all the participants was that they were coming from unstable home environments, which they are later reintegrated to the same environment that caused them to shun away from home. The study recommends that the future researchers should explore the psychosocial effects of living on the streets.

Keywords: Recidivism; Street children; Rehabilitation; Reunification

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