Taking the rhyme and reason of rap behind bars to help young offenders
A rap program at the Riverina Youth Justice Centre aims to reduce recidivism among young offenders by providing a creative outlet through music.
Sad tales of underage offenders jailed with adult criminals in juvenile prisons
The article discusses the detrimental effects of juvenile correctional facilities in Nigeria, where young offenders often emerge more hardened than when they entered.
Woman who lived among young criminal offenders in remote area says Americans should feel 'very grateful'
A high school student volunteers in Kenya, learning about justice systems while assisting young offenders.
See the pictures from Kumla's new department for children
Kumla Prison in Sweden is establishing a new division for young offenders aged 13-17, set to open this summer.
Porsches, Maserati allegedly stolen from Melbourne homes overnight
Four young men have been charged with stealing three luxury vehicles from homes in Melbourne during an overnight crime spree.
Police carried out their threat: Here are the suspects of the heinous assault at Prisma
The police in Tampere released images of suspected young offenders involved in a serious assault at Prisma after they failed to make contact as requested.
Those good boys
The article discusses how families and lawyers of young offenders portray them as 'good boys' despite their involvement in violent crimes, exemplified by cases in Italy where youths committed serious offenses against loved ones and others.
70% of Cannabis Offenders Are Under 20: Hikorohee Calls for Prevention in Video
The Tokyo Metropolitan Police released a 26-minute educational video featuring comedian Hikorohee to address the rising drug abuse among young people, dramatizing the descent into addiction and featuring testimonials from former users.
Frankfurt New Year's Eve: Offenders Should Be Punished Severely Immediately
The New Year's Eve in Frankfurt was marred by young men misinterpreting it as a license for chaos, with police reports showing 73 arrests and attacks on emergency services, stressing the need for immediate and strict penalties for offenders.
Around 20 Years Old and with Tattoos: The Authors of Dozens of Thefts in the Dana Area Have Been Arrested
The Civil Guard arrested three young thieves accused of around fifteen thefts in shops in Albal, Catarroja, and Massanassa, aided by security cameras.
‘They thought we were problem children’: how grooming victims were failed in Oldham
The article discusses the systemic failures in Oldham regarding the grooming of young girls, highlighting repeated incidents of these girls going missing and being targeted by groups of offenders over the years.
Young Offenders, Unknown Clients - Attacks as Pressure Instruments in Germany
Since summer 2025, there have been repeated explosions and arson attacks on residential buildings, bars, and cafes in Hesse, with investigators focusing on a well-known organized gang from the Netherlands.
Crimes are on the decline. But robberies and muggings committed by very young people are on the rise
In Milan, while overall crime rates are decreasing, there is a noticeable increase in robberies and muggings by very young offenders.
Percentage of young offenders in Berlin remains alarmingly high
In Berlin, the proportion of young suspects involved in violent crimes remains notably high, with a third of knife attackers being under 21 years old, prompting police to implement the prevention program 'Strong Without a Blade'.
A third of knife attackers are under 21, high proportion of foreigners
In Berlin, one-third of knife attack perpetrators are under 21 years old, leading the police chief to call for quicker punishments and targeted programs for young men.
Not only on New Year's Eve: Violence against emergency services has become alarmingly normal
The article discusses the rising violence against emergency service workers, emphasizing the need for efficient prosecution of the mostly young offenders to restore respect for those who serve in these roles.
Too many youths among perpetrators - Increased proportion of foreign suspects
Despite a decrease in overall violent crimes in Berlin, the proportion of young offenders remains consistent, with one in three perpetrators under the age of 21, and many of these young offenders being foreign nationals.