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Berom Traditional Justice System and Effective Crime Prevention in Plateau State, Nigeria

Despite the enduring role of indigenous justice mechanisms in fostering community cohesion and resolving disputes, empirical evidence on their impact on crime prevention and overall crime reduction remains scarce. This study examines the Berom Traditional Justice System (BTJS) in Plateau State, Nigeria, and its effectiveness in crime prevention. Anchored on the social control theory, the study adopted survey design and a structured questionnaire was used to collect data from 382 Berom residents in Gyel and Riyom Districts who constituted the study population. The study employed Pearson’s Produ…