Criminological Characterization of Juvenile Offenders, Convicted without Isolation from Society

The criminological analysis of juveniles who are sentenced without isolation from society is an important aspect of the study of modern criminal policy. This approach is aimed at minimizing the negative impact of criminal liability on juvenile offenders and at the same time ensuring their social rehabilitation.

Minors who have committed criminal offenses usually come from socially vulnerable groups. They often grow up in dysfunctional families and have limited access to quality education and a positive social environment. The main factors contributing to their deviant behavior include: low level of family financial security; insufficient control and attention from parents or guardians; influence of criminal environment or antisocial companies; psycho-emotional and behavioral problems. Alternative pu­nishment measures that are applied to minors without isolating them from society include: probation supervision, which provides control over the behavior of the convicted person and promotes his or her social adaptation; community service and correctional labor, which promote the development of a sense of responsibility and integration into society; fines and suspended sentences, which are used as addi­tional measures to prevent repeat offenses.

The use of such penalties has both advantages and disadvantages. Positive aspects include reducing recidivism rates, preserving family ties, and supporting social adaptation. At the same time, the disadvantages include possible insufficient severity of punishment and risks to public safety. One of the key principles in working with juvenile offenders is individualization of punishment. Taking into account the age, level of socialization, circumstances of the offense and psycho-emotional state allows to ensure a fair approach and promote effective rehabilitation of a minor.