Kashkina, E.V. Topical issues of prevention of crimes committed by juveniles

Abstract: According to the official Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation data in 2002 – 2006 the quantity of crimes commited by or aided by the juveniles became 10,5% higher, and more than a million of juveniles a year is addressed by the militia for the commission of administrative offences. The number of homeless children exceeds 2,2 million. This article by E.V. Kashkina includes statistical and other data, which characterize the situation, reviews the topical problems of prevention of juvenile crimes and other offences.