Icehearts is not considered as a diversion from or alternative to time spend in criminal activity. Rather, sport is used as a means of establishing relationships with at-risk...
“… fear of crime can be regarded as a social problem comparable to crime itself” (National Crime Prevention Program 1999). The Finnish definition of crime prevention focuses on...
An Garda Síochána (The Irish Police) has new and comprehensive procedures governing the investigation of sexual crime which places an emphasis on tackling crimes against children...
In February 2014, the Minister for Justice and Equality and the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs published ‘Tackling Youth Crime: Youth Justice Action Plan 2014-2018'. The...
Community Policing An Garda Síochána (The Irish Police Force) have published a Modernisation and Renewal Programme 2016-2021 outlining their mission, direction, plans and...
Trends: The number of offences/crimes committed by juveniles, reported over the last 3 years (2011-2013) has substantially remained stable, with a minimum decrease, on average, by...
Trends: The number of sexual crimes reported over the last 3 years (2011-2013) has decreased, on average, by 5%. Relevant legislation: Law No 66 of 15 February 1996, Regulations...
The perception of safety is related to the approach of individuals to the issues of security in their own environment. The perception of safety is influenced by a number of social...
The project aims to prevent juvenile delinquency through practices of active citizenship that involve young people and in particular underage offenders.
Juvenile crime, above all when mafia involved, merits specific attention in that it leads to specific situations that require interventions specifically calibrated to address the...