Graduation Date
1984
Document Type
Thesis
Program
Other
Program
Arts
Committee Chair Name
Dr. Jerrald D. Krause
Committee Chair Affiliation
Cal Poly Humboldt Faculty or Staff
Second Committee Member Name
Dr. Ken Hallum
Third Committee Member Name
Dr. James W. Carroll
Keywords
Art
Subject Categories
Art
Abstract
This study is an exploratory investigation of delinquency in Saudi Arabian males of similar ages and backgrounds. Saudi Arabia is undergoing many rapid social changes. While the rate of juvenile delinquency is very low in Saudi Arabia, compared to that of the industrialized nations, it appears to be a growing phenomenon. The relatively low rate is deceptively significant, as the people of Saudi Arabia are relatively intolerant of this behavior, compared to the people of the industrialized nations. It is uncommon for juvenile delinquency to be discussed publicly, and it is even more uncommon for people to work with delinquents, although there are government sponsored orientation/observation houses for the treatment of delinquent youth. There has been little formal investigative work in the area of juvenile delinquency in Saudi Arabia. Statistical information is available through the Social Welfare Office of the Ministry of Labor, and from the delinquents themselves. I will study a random sample of youth who are residing in an orientation/observation house. Hopefully, this study will make a useful contribution to a discussion of causes of delinquency, and to making appropriate recommendations regarding delinquency in Saudi Arabia.
Recommended Citation
Amri, Abdul Aziz Al, "Juvenile Delinquency in Saudi Arabia and its Causes" (1984). Cal Poly Humboldt theses and projects. 2385.
https://digitalcommons.humboldt.edu/etd/2385