Twelve new offences added to QLD 'adult crime, adult time' policy
Queensland has introduced twelve new serious offences under its 'adult crime, adult time' policy, which enables youth offenders convicted of serious crimes to be prosecuted as adults.
Youth Criminal Law: Moving Forward is not an Option, it is a Necessity
The article discusses the recent legislative progress in Argentina regarding the modification of the Youth Criminal Law, emphasizing the necessity for reforms to address serious crimes committed by minors.
Neumarkt in the Upper Palatinate: 13-Year-Old Beaten - Police are Searching for Offenders
A 13-year-old girl was assaulted by two other girls in Neumarkt, Germany, and required hospitalization following the attack.
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.
Two new arrests from the 'Million Gang': one was wanted for robbing the influencer grandmother
Authorities have arrested two teenagers associated with the 'Million Gang' in connection with a series of robberies, including the robbery of 82-year-old influencer Mónica Mancini.
Over a hundred juvenile offenders per year could in the future receive a special punishment
The Finnish government proposes extending the maximum duration of youth sentences, allowing for broader application based on the severity of the crime and the offender's background.
Letter to the Editor. Give youth prisons a chance
The article advocates for the implementation of youth imprisonment for serious offenders aged 13 to 17, arguing that it could prevent repeating past mistakes in handling juvenile crime.
“It is completely unacceptable for the state to allow sex offenders to be placed with children”
A report revealed that the Swedish Corrections Agency (Kriminalvården) had allowed convicted sex offenders to be placed in child and youth organizations, prompting a government debate on the issue.
The role of CIEPA in social reintegration: how are minors in conflict with the law addressed?
The article discusses the challenges and measures in Mexico's juvenile justice system in addressing minors involved in crimes, highlighted by a recent case of a teacher's murder reportedly by her underage daughter and son-in-law.
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.
One by one, how each deputy voted on the new juvenile penal regime
The article details the individual votes of deputies in Argentina regarding a new juvenile penal regime.
Sex Offenders Among Children Reassigned After Investigation
The Swedish Correctional Services has reassigned three convicts guilty of sexual crimes after a review revealed misplacements in youth associations.
The Prison Service's Crisis Plan: Stopping the Placement of Sex Offenders Among Children
Sweden's Prison Service is revising its policies to prevent convicted sex offenders from being placed in community service roles involving children, following public backlash over past placements.
Cases of juvenile offenders rise 22% in the region; increase among girls reaches 44%
The number of minors involved in criminal activities in the Campinas and Piracicaba regions of Brazil increased by 22.4% from the previous year, with a noteworthy rise among girls at 44%.
In the face of youth delinquency, it is necessary to "ask the question" of abolishing the excuse of minority, says Laurent Nuñez
French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez calls for a reconsideration of the legal principle that reduces prison sentences for juvenile offenders amidst increasing youth delinquency.
Youth Criminal Justice: An Opportunity to Build Solid Solutions
The article discusses the importance of appropriate consequences for youth offenders while emphasizing the need for special treatment for minors.
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.
Demonstrations, NGOs, legal shield for officers. All the critical issues of the security bill
The article discusses the proposed security bill aimed at addressing youth violence by implementing strict measures such as a complete ban on knives and sanctions for offenders, including suspension of driving and other permits.
Smartphone ban for under-14s? 'Adult offenders are the problem,' say the Greens
Thuringia's Prime Minister Voigt advocates for a smartphone ban for children under 14 to protect them from violent and pornographic content and sexual harassment, igniting debate among education experts and in the Bundestag.
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.