Youth offenders driving property crime in Victoria, crime stats show
Statistics reveal a significant involvement of youth offenders in property crimes like carjackings and home invasions in Victoria.
President Yoon’s Directive on Public Debate: Government’s First Open Discussion on Lowering the Age of Criminal Responsibility for Juveniles
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.
New juvenile criminal regime: what is known about the law that sets penalties from age 14
Argentina has enacted a new juvenile justice law that establishes penal responsibility beginning at age 14 with specific sanctions for underage offenders.
Public Security PEC: special committee and plenary vote on the text this Wednesday; see what the proposal states
A special committee in Brazil's Chamber of Deputies is set to vote on a Public Security Constitutional Amendment Proposal (PEC) that aims to reformulate the approach to organized crime and increase federal involvement in public security.
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.
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.
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.
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.