juveniles

In the digital age, technological advancements have reshaped human interaction and behavior, leading to the emergence of mediated realities. These altered perceptions, shaped by social media, online gaming, and other digital platforms, influence the thoughts, actions, and social behaviors of individuals, particularly juveniles. While these mediated environments offer significant opportunities for learning and connection, they also pose risks, including increased involvement in internet fraud.

Essentially, assessing the effectiveness of educational programme in Children Correctional Centre at Ugbekun in Benin City was the focus. The study employed the social learning theory as the theoretical framework while, the qualitative research method was adopted. Appropriate respondents were selected using purposive sampling method. Data were collected from concerned participants via in-depth interviews and focus group discussion (FGD). The sample size of the study was thirty (30).