The article defines the legal principles of prevention of deviant behavior of minors in war conditions, in particular, characterizes the legal mechanism of prevention of deviant behavior of minors, analyzes the relationship between social deprivation and deviant behavior in minors, reveals the content, forms and methods of legal work with socially deprived minors. Two types of deviant behavior are distinguished: external and internal, which differ in their goals. External deviant behavior of a minor is aimed at violating legal norms and social principles, which is dangerous not only for him, but also for society. Internal deviant behavior of a minor is aimed at disintegration and self-destruction of his personality, such actions create only temporary, short-term pleasure, and usually hinder his future successful development.
It is noted that the main factor in the formation of deviations in minors is social deprivation - the deviation of the individual standards of a minor from the real social norms of society. Therefore, within the framework of the legal mechanism for the prevention of deviant behavior of minors, we can distinguish three main areas of work: socio-pedagogical and legal prevention, preventive assistance (psychological, legal) and correction, adaptation, rehabilitation and resocialization. The subjects of the prevention of deviant behavior of minors, which we have identified above, should actively participate in the implementation of these areas.
Based on the generalization of scientific literature and practice of the prevention of deviant behavior, such effective areas as active informing adolescents about the consequences of the use of various types of alcohol, drugs and toxic substances by connecting the media and Internet content, distributing visual aids, holding "round tables", lectures and conversations; clarification of legal norms concerning various aspects of asocial behavior by involving legal professionals and establishing their close interaction with adolescents and their parents; formation of skills for active and cultural leisure activities; provision of advisory assistance in solving problems (consultations of a lawyer, psychologist, doctor, teacher, counseling through the media); updating the trend of a healthy lifestyle; creation of conditions for self-realization of the individual in various types of creative, intellectual, and social activities.
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