Features and Trends of Juvenile Delinquency in Russia: Analysis and Preventive Measures

Introduction. In contemporary Russian society, juvenile delinquency is a serious problem requiring increased attention and comprehensive preventive measures. Research shows that even before their first conviction, most juveniles had committed illegal acts that were not detected, which inspired their belief in own impunity and inefficiency of the judicial system. Nowadays, crimes committed by adolescents are acquiring new forms and becoming increasingly violent, thus requiring powerful methods for combating this social evil. The aim of the article is to comprehensively analyse the features and trends of juvenile delinquency in the Russian Federation and formulate key strategies for preventing and stopping this negative phenomenon.

Materials and Methods. The study of juvenile delinquency in Russia was based on the materials published on the official websites of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation and the Judicial Department of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation, and was carried out using the general scientific and specific scientific methods.

Results. The data of the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs were analysed, the conclusions about the level of juvenile criminal activity in the Russian Federation and its structural features were made. The most common crimes committed by adolescents include theft, violence, vehicle theft, etc. Concerning the trends of juvenile delinquency, there increases the number of crimes related to the illegal trafficking of drugs and psychotropic substances. The increasing violence of crimes committed by juveniles should also be noted. Five types of personality were distinguished in juvenile offenders, and a generalized portrait of a juvenile offender was completed. Proposals on improving the efficiency of preventive measures undertaken by the state and society were outlined.

Discussion and Conclusion. The conclusions, proposals and recommendations presented in this paper have theoretical and practical significance and can be used for further research into juvenile delinquency in Russia. 

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