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In Senegal, authorities have seized a significant quantity of juvenile fish that were being illegally caught, threatening local fish populations.

Students in Edo State, Nigeria, have been arrested for bullying classmates, with charges set to be filed in a Family Court.

The article explores the living conditions of teenagers incarcerated in the Viru prison youth department in Estonia, focusing on their isolation and adaptation to prison life.

A father in his forties is accused of dragging a 16-year-old girl to a dumpster in Helsinki and raping her after she refused his advances.

Anu Viita-Neuhaus and Liisa Ehamaa discuss the transformation of children into murderers and the implications for youth facing incarceration in a special live broadcast by Postimees.

The Edo State Police have arrested all suspects involved in a severe bullying incident at Igbinedion Education Centre, which will be addressed in juvenile court.

A trial concerning three schoolboys accused of raping a 13-year-old girl concluded with their acquittal and distress after the jury found them not guilty of the charges.

A man was arrested in Santa Inês, Brazil, after being sentenced to 13 years in prison for the rape of a 13-year-old girl, who became pregnant as a result of the assault.

El Salvador's government proposes life imprisonment for minors guilty of murder or rape, regardless of gang affiliation.

The government of El Salvador, led by President Nayib Bukele, has proposed a reform allowing life imprisonment for minors convicted of murder or rape, pending Congressional approval.

Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele has proposed life imprisonment for minors convicted of murder or rape, extending a recent reform that imposes similar sentences on adults for serious crimes.

El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele has proposed a reform to impose life sentences on minors who commit murder or rape, regardless of gang affiliation.

The article discusses the alarming rise of juvenile homicides in Estonia over the past five years, prompting societal reflection on the underlying issues.

A 13-year-old boy has been apprehended after allegedly headbutting and pushing a caregiver at a shelter in Limeira, Brazil.

An 11-year-old boy in Colorado has been charged with first-degree murder following the death of his five-year-old brother, with investigations ongoing.

In Thessaloniki, parents were required to pay 7,000 euros for damages caused by their children in local kindergartens, marking a rare instance of parental financial responsibility for juvenile misbehavior.

Two minors were detained in Panevėžys for breaking the glass doors of a store during the night.

This article explores the lives of young offenders in Estonia's Viru Prison, focusing on their daily experiences and the challenges they face.

Three young boys have been acquitted of raping a 13-year-old girl after a lengthy trial concluded with not guilty verdicts.

Youth crime highlights deeper societal issues in Estonia that require urgent attention.

A teenager was apprehended in São Joaquim da Barra, Brazil, suspected of stealing and vandalizing a state school, leading to the suspension of classes.

The South Korean government held its first public debate on the proposal to lower the age of criminal responsibility for juveniles, following a rise in juvenile crime.

The South Korean government is considering lowering the age of criminal responsibility for juveniles from 14 to 13, but discussions are emphasizing the importance of weighing effectiveness and international standards.

A 13-year-old boy, previously arrested and released, is now wanted by police for appearing in a video shooting a rifle during an attack that resulted in one death and two injuries in Manabí, Ecuador.

The Swedish government plans to open a prison for 13-year-olds to address youth delinquency, a move that has faced significant backlash.

A 17-year-old teenager was arrested in Várzea Grande, Brazil, for drug trafficking after claiming he was delivering drugs on his father's orders.

A man was fatally stabbed by a 15-year-old in São José dos Campos, Brazil, and the teenager has been apprehended by police.

A staff member at a childcare facility in Iksan has been sent to prosecutors over accusations of abusing a teen resident over a decade ago, following the victim's decision to file a lawsuit as an adult.

A chaotic teen gathering in Washington, D.C.'s Navy Yard neighborhood led to violence and gunfire, prompting criticism of local governance from former officials.

A search has been initiated for a 16-year-old girl, Savanah Penot, who has been missing for two months after leaving a juvenile facility near Dijon.

A juvenile court in La Plata sentenced the only accused in the murder of 7-year-old Kim Gómez to 23 years and four months in prison.

The Federal Government of Nigeria has been called upon to rehabilitate the abandoned Borstal Training Institute in Ngwo to aid survivors of gender-based violence and juvenile offenders.

Jonáš Motyčka is working to assist juveniles in prison in the Czech Republic, focusing on their rehabilitation and future integration into society.

A 13-year-old boy from Nice has confessed to killing his mother during a dispute, using a hammer as the weapon.

An 11-year-old boy in Colorado is charged with first-degree murder for the death of his 5-year-old brother, a case that raises significant legal and ethical questions.

Netflix has added the award-winning BBC crime drama 'Responsible Child,' which follows a 12-year-old boy on trial for murder, to its platform.

Two young men and a minor have been apprehended in connection with a collective rape case in Copacabana, with investigations expanding to two other sexual assault allegations involving similar suspects.

A Louisiana priest has been charged with three counts of felony indecent behavior with a juvenile, related to incidents involving a 15-year-old.

Five minors, aged between 12 and 14, are under investigation for a group assault on a 13-year-old girl in Pontevedra, which was recorded on video and widely shared on social media.

The juvenile court in Venice has referred a case involving a civilly united gay couple seeking to adopt a child from an orphanage abroad to the Constitutional Court for a ruling on the constitutionality of their exclusion from adoption.

A middle school student was arrested for stealing money from a donation box at an Incheon mosque, claiming he did so due to financial hardship.

A 16-year-old individual from Sweden has been sentenced to 16 years in prison.

One of three children in a foster care situation has begun a hunger strike demanding the return of their mother, leading to heightened security concerns for a local judge.

A 16-year-old Swedish boy, known by the usernames 'Mr. Killer' and 'The Godfather', has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for coordinating murder attempts in Denmark while residing in Spain.

The report highlights alarming conditions within the Casal del Marmo juvenile prison, including violence, overcrowding, and a troubling number of suicide attempts by inmates.

Ten agents from the Casal del Marmo juvenile prison in Rome are under investigation for alleged torture of detainees.

A 16-year-old adolescent in Brazil was held for three days at a police station while awaiting transfer to a socio-educational internment facility due to a lack of vacancies.

An editorial discusses the emergence of organized crime and violent incidents involving minors in Finland, linked to Swedish criminal networks.

The Court of Justice of Minas Gerais upheld the conviction of a 35-year-old man found guilty of raping a 12-year-old girl, alongside a ruling against the girl's mother for neglect.

A 29-year-old man has been sentenced to six years in prison for his involvement in a failed murder attempt in Herning, Denmark, during the summer of 2024.