Comparative analysis of handwriting: Juveniles in observation homes vs. juveniles in ngo's and school Dwivedi Shalinee1, Agrawal Anugya2,*, Anamika Das3 1Research Scholar, Division of Forensic Science, Department of Biomedical Science, Galgotias University, Sector 17A, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, 203201, India 2Assistant Professor, Division of Forensic Science, Department of Biomedical Science, Galgotias University, Sector 17A, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, 203201, India 3Assistant Professor, Sharda School of Allied Health Sciences, Sharda University, Knowledge Park III, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, 201310, India *Corresponding Author Dr. Anugya Agrawal, Division of Forensic Science, Department of Biomedical Science, Galgotias University, Sector 17A, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, 203201, India, Email: anugya.agrawal@galgotiasuniversity.edu.in
Online published on 19 March, 2025. Abstract In this study, handwriting of individuals under the age of eighteen who reside in observation homes are compared to the handwriting of individuals selected from nongovernmental organisations and schools (NGOs). The study, conducted in Uttar Pradesh, India, involved 80 juveniles who were chosen from observation homes and an equal number who came from various schools and non-governmental organisations. A written consent was acquired to maintain privacy of participants. Handwriting samples were collected and analysed using established methodologies to identify patterns, variations, and potential indicators of socio-behavioural differences. The findings reveal significant disparities in handwriting styles and quality between juveniles in observation homes and those in NGOs and schools. The results show that there are significant gaps in educational achievement, mental health indicators and social integration among the observed groups. It is worth mentioning that those in the schools outdid those from the observation homes academically whereas psychological evaluations portrayed them as having worsened mental conditions. On the other hand, the NGO’s children have better social integration and support systems than their counterparts in observation homes. These results emphasize how much a juvenile’s environment affects its development and welfare. Additionally, they call for focused measures and policy changes aimed at catering to the special needs of juveniles in observation homes and ultimately achieving just developmental outcomes that are uniform across different environments. As such, this study offers important information on juvenile justice as well as rehabilitation which calls for a need to come up with personalized interventions that will bridge gaps brought about by inequality while promoting all-round growing among vulnerable young people. Top Keywords NGO’s, Juveniles, Handwriting, Personal Identification. Top |