Crime and young peoplePREPARED BY ANZHELIKA BILA, PAUB

At high risk to commit a crime are young people who: do not work, or who dislike school

do not have any special leisure activities

do not have any hope or plans for future

spent little or almost no time with their parents or other adults

start smoking or drink alcohol at an early age

belong to groups where the principal activities are related with bad habits

talk a lot about drugs

are socially excluded

do not have people in their lives who can offer a positive vision of what life can be

are not educated enough

Some statistics

Types of crime

Parts of the World

Age of the offenders

Reducing youth crime: Quick justice for young offenders Preventing re-offending by minors:o Parents of minors required to attend hearings and the

trialo Proper support and guidanceo Training and education programso Personalized approacho Tackling problem gangs of youths

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