Delinquency increasing among adolescent girls

Dubai Police recently commissioned a study on aggression and other negative social behaviors that are increasing among adolescent girls, it announced in a media statement. The study was conducted by the Women Police Council for Community Service, a body set up to help spread social security.

According to Dr Mishkan Al Awar, Director of the Research and Studies Centre at the Dubai Police Academy and head of the Women Police Council, the initial stages of the study have finished. “We are now in the process of analyzing the data and we expect to have a report ready in the next couple of weeks,” she said during a regular meeting of the council.

The council is one of Dubai Police’s initiatives to benefit from the input of women as its work stems from the understanding that “a cohesive family is the nucleus of the society”. It consists of women who work in the force or are prominent members of society.

During the meeting, Dr Al Awar highlighted the council’s objectives, including spreading social values aimed at supporting the customs and traditions of the UAE, supporting family cohesion, ensuring stability and security of the society, and empowering women to resolve issues and popularise practices related to the social security.

Its strategy aims to improve interaction with the community, develop partnerships with community members, address family and social issues and contribute to achieving a stable and secure society. The council is concerned with family and community issues and supports efforts to strengthen human values to achieve sustainable development.

It also aims to promote cooperation and communication between the police and the community, exchange knowledge and experiences with local and international organisations supporting women’s issues and maximise the role of technology, especially social networking.

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