AMMAN — According to sociologist Professor Hussein Hussein
Al-Khaza’I, the Kingdom’s escalating crime rate can be attributed to the
disintegration of the nuclear family from within, prolonged family disputes,
and the dissemination of violent content through social media platforms.
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He claimed that approximately 40 percent of inmates in
rehabilitation centers end up recommitting crimes, Nabd News reported.
He further emphasized the existence of "prison
gangs" comprising around 7,000 inmates who persistently engage in criminal
activities.
Distressing situations
Al-Khaza'i drew attention to a distressing situation within
some Jordanian families, where both parents are incarcerated while their
unsupervised children roam the streets freely. This lack of supervision
significantly contributes to their involvement in criminal behavior.
He stated, "Twelve homicides were committed by minors
in Jordan during the past year of 2022, and official data from the General
Security Director indicates the arrest of 67 drug dealers below the age of
18."
On a different note, legal expert Salah Jabr asserted that
the penalties in place are meant to act as deterrents. Amendments to the Penal
Code have led to increased punishments and fines for offenders. However,
despite these measures, the crime rate in Jordan remains high.
Jabr elucidated that the underlying issue lies not solely in
the severity of punishment but rather in identifying the root causes of the
recorded crime rates in Jordan. He emphasized that judges base their rulings on
the available evidence.
Additionally, Jabr pointed out that repeat offenders
sometimes exploit the law by filing counter-complaints in an attempt to evade
punishment and exert pressure on the opposing party.
Social media and violent content
Furthermore, he shed light on how social media platforms
play a significant role in the proliferation of crime. Certain materials
circulating on these platforms promote violence and chaos, acting as conduits
for the transmission of criminal behavior.
The situation calls for a comprehensive approach to tackling
the complex factors contributing to the rise in crime rates in Jordan,
encompassing efforts to strengthen family unity, expedite conflict resolution,
and address the influence of social media on vulnerable individuals.
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