Sociology and Criminology-Open Access
Open Access

Department of Sociology, Federal University Lafia, Nigeria

Publications

• Research Article   
  Curbing Youth Criminality through Creative Employment: Ushafa Pottery Centre Abuja in Focus
  Author(s): Martins Nyen Inyang* and Martins Faith Inyang
  
  Pottery production, like many other forms of indigenous technology, has responded to the domestic and commercial aspirations of the Ushafa people and has affected their personal and corporate economy for centuries now. This study attempts a criminological exploration of the nexus between craftsmanship, economic empowerment and reduction in crime rate. Surveyed samples were drawn from Ushafa community and Ushafa pottery Centre Abuja. The study was aimed at assessing the contribution of the pottery center to the Ushafa rural economy in terms of employment potentials and reduction in crime rate. Results confirmed that the pottery center has indeed impacted positively on the lives of those engaged in it. It was also noted from the result that as more youth are engaged in the pottery craftsmanship, crime rate correspondingly drops. It is thus recommended that the pottery center be upgraded.. View More»
  DOI: 10.35248/2375-4435.19.7.201

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