THE DEVELOPMENT OF A DATA MODEL TO CONNECT AGENCIES IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH IN THAILAND

Abstract

This research is aimed at studying 1) model of collecting, problem in collecting and connecting data 2) collecting data and 3) finding guideline to develop a data model and law for linking data between department. The research uses the qualitative research methodology by research documents and semi-structured in-depth interviews. The seven purposive samplings relate to the criminal justice system for children and youth consist of 2 directors, 4 judicial officers and an expert. The research result can be summarized, as follows: 1) The model of collecting, problem in collecting and connecting data : 1.1) Various the criminal justice system for children and youth is not categorized systematically 1.2) Collecting data is different in each agencies 1.3) Lack of responsible host for development of the big data system from beginning until the end of justice process and lack of policies, strategies and laws don’t emphasize on the development of case data systems for children and youth and 1.4) Lack of linking data each other that data is kept in some agency and also not changing data between agencies. 2)The management of data : some important data is not collected completely. 3)The guideline for data model development : using distributed technology such as Blockchain.