Publication date: 10.06.2024
Coercive educational measures against minors
Ukrainian criminal legislation provides for special coercive measures of an educational nature that can be applied to minors. These measures are aimed at correcting and rehabilitating juvenile offenders without the use of harsh punishments. They take into account the age, social and psychological characteristics of minors and contribute to their resocialization.
Coercive educational measures
Заголовок1. Warning
A warning is a warning to a minor about the inadmissibility of illegal behavior. This is the mildest measure, which is used in cases where the court believes that such a warning will be sufficient to correct the behavior of the minor.
2. Limiting leisure time and establishing special requirements for the behavior of minors
This measure provides for the establishment of special conditions for the leisure activities of minors and certain rules of conduct. For example, a minor may be prohibited from visiting certain places, communicating with certain persons, the obligation to observe a curfew, etc.
3. Transfer of a minor to supervision
- Under the supervision of parents or persons who replace them: If parents or guardians have sufficient capabilities and desire to control the behavior of a minor, he can be placed under their supervision.
- Under the supervision of a pedagogical or labor team: With the consent of such teams, a minor can be placed under their supervision, which contributes to socialization in the team.- Under the supervision of individual citizens: At the request of individual citizens who can provide proper supervision and education, a minor can be placed under their care.
4. Compensation for property damage
The obligation to compensate for property damage rests on a minor who has reached the age of fifteen and has his own funds, property or earnings. This measure provides that the minor must compensate the property damage caused to the victim. This approach helps minors to realize responsibility for their actions and foster a sense of justice. It also encourages the minor to comply with legal and moral standards in the future.
5. Referral to a special educational institution
A minor may be sent to a special educational institution for children and adolescents for a period of up to three years. This measure is used in cases where other measures cannot ensure the correction of the minor. The conditions of stay in these institutions and the procedure for leaving them are determined by law and are aimed at the correction and social adaptation of the minor.
Conclusion
Coercive educational measures are an important tool in the juvenile justice system of Ukraine. They are aimed at correcting juvenile offenders without applying harsh punishments, which is in line with the principles of humanizing justice and international standards for the protection of children's rights. These measures contribute to the resocialization of juveniles and prevent repeat offenses, ensuring their return to normal life in society.
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