COGNICURRENT

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A 15-year-old girl has been convicted for two instances of rape against a 12-year-old boy at a group home in Sweden.

A 15-year-old girl has been convicted in Sweden for raping a younger boy, receiving a sentence of youth supervision and a fine.

A woman and two minor girls escaped from a juvenile home in Morena, Madhya Pradesh, after attacking the warden and stealing keys to the main gate.

A 15-year-old boy was sentenced to conditional imprisonment for arson after starting a fire that caused significant damage to a school in Espoo, Finland.

A Brazilian court has upheld the detention of a minor accused of being involved in a collective rape incident in Copacabana.

The age limit for juveniles subject to legal responsibility has become a topic of debate in South Korea, particularly regarding a proposed decrease from 14 to 13 years old.

A new trial for the suspected murderer of a girl, who was violently killed more than 32 years ago in Bavaria, is set to begin on May 18 after a successful appeal overturned the previous conviction.

Five teenagers were apprehended in Teresina, Brazil, suspected of breaking into a house, robbing the residents, and physically assaulting them.

Cecilia Angrisano, president of the Juvenile Court of L'Aquila, faces serious threats and harassment online following controversial rulings regarding child custody.

The number of suspected sexual crimes committed by minors in Finland has significantly increased, with particular growth in cases involving the distribution of sexually explicit material involving children.

The Public Ministry of Rondônia (MP-RO) has requested that a teenager suspected of murdering her grandfather and attempting to murder her grandmother remain hospitalized while the case is under review.

A 19-year-old was sentenced to nine years in juvenile detention for the fatal stabbing of a 15-year-old in Middle Franconia, which was classified as manslaughter by the court.

Two 15-year-old boys were found guilty by a Finnish court of raping a 13-year-old girl in the Pasila district of Helsinki.

Jacques Mwepu, the chief of a juvenile facility, emphasizes the potential for rehabilitation of young criminals, opposing the prevailing pessimistic view on crime in Sweden.

Former NSW Liberal MP Rory Amon has been acquitted of most charges in a sexual assault trial involving a teenage boy.

A fifteen-year-old girl has been convicted of raping a younger boy and has been ordered to pay substantial damages to the victim.