Features of Educational Work with Convicted Minors Taking into Account their Psychological Distinctions Aimed at Offense Prevention

Introduction. The issues of preventing delinquency among minors, correcting and resocialising them, as well as improving the level of organisation of the psychological and socio-educational work with the convicted minors have always been within the scope of legal scholars’ interest. The possibility of committing crimes by minors is induced by children’s psyche immaturity and instability and unfavourable social environment. However, at present the experience of combating the juvenile delinquency and correctional education of the convicted minors remain the underinvestigated issues, which testifies to their relevance. The aim of the article is to study the educational work with the convicted minors taking into account the patterns of children’s psyche development.

Materials and Methods. The topic of the research updates the importance of studying the psychological and pedagogical methods and  forms of work with the convicted minors, provides opportunities for analysis of the psychological development features of the juvenile prisoners. Therefore, the special legal and general scientific methods with application of the modern sources, became a priority in research on this topic. The following research methods were used: historical-legal method of cognition, legalistic method, synthesis, analysis and other methods.

Results. The article defines the historical prerequisites for counteracting the juvenile delinquency and identifies the main stages in development of the legislation in this field. Conclusions are made about the need to improve the mechanism for counteracting the juvenile delinquency. The article considers the theoretical foundations of social and educational work with the convicted minors. The essence and content of educational work with the convicted minors, taking into account their psychological distinctions, is revealed, as well as the forms and methods of social and educational work are proposed.

Discussion and Conclusion. At present, the organisational and legal support of educational work with the convicted minors in the Russian Federation ensures fulfilment of the main purpose of correctional facilities  – forming the preparedness to socially and legally self-regulated behaviour in the convicted minors.

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