Contemporary State and Prospects of Juvenile Crime Prevention

Abstract

This article delves into scientific perspectives on crimes committed by minors and methods of preventive control, alongside reforms undertaken in Uzbekistan in this domain. Drawing from a comparative analysis of statistical data on juvenile crimes in Uzbekistan and the perpetrators involved, it endeavors to pinpoint their specific criminological characteristics. The absence of stability in the dynamics, structure, and magnitude of juvenile crime over the periods examined, as well as its direct impact on both internal and external societal factors, has been substantiated. Recent years have witnessed a surge in the incidence of criminal offenses perpetrated by minors, previously underreported, with a noticeable rise in the involvement of schoolchildren. Leveraging comprehensive early prevention measures among minors, rooted in the collaborative principles of "family-school-neighborhood" cooperation and the notion of a "safe school," promises significant outcomes. The article puts forward recommendations for the early and comprehensive prevention of juvenile delinquency, including among schoolchildren, across various strategic avenues.