NCJ Number
160154
Journal
Annales Volume: 4 Dated: (1995) Pages: 1683-1693
Date Published
1995
Length
10 pages
Annotation
This article attempts to find explanations for the new problems created by juvenile delinquency in Greece and suggests remedies.
Abstract
Within the past decades, Greece has experienced not only a growth in juvenile offenses, but those offenses are also characterized by a new boldness and defiance of society. Although detailed research is lacking, experiences with juvenile delinquency in the Thessaloniki area suggests the following factors of influence: the streets and marginalized peer groups; the failure of the educational systems to convey moral values; technological progress and the juveniles' desire to possess technology; progress in communication technology with allows juveniles to witness and imitate inappropriate behavior of juveniles worldwide; and the overcrowding in juvenile institutions which forces judges to return juveniles to their unhealthy family situation. Suggestions for remedying the situations include reinforcing the education work of parents, reforming the education system, and supplying suitable recreational facilities. In addition, the juvenile courts need more support personnel to evaluate individual delinquents and select appropriate treatment options. Last, to evaluate a juvenile's long-term development, teachers should provide more input into the decisions of juvenile courts.