IcARUS Policy Brief: Fostering Young Engagement for Juvenile Delinquency prevention

Juvenile delinquency is not a new phenomenon; it has consistently been at the forefront of public attention and a concern for local, regional and national authorities across Europe. Over the years, various trends and theories have emerged, aiming to understand its root causes and develop initiatives to prevent youth involvement in crime and delinquency.

While rehabilitation and correctional approaches were the dominant methods for addressing juvenile delinquency up until the 1970s, there has since been a growing emphasis on prevention strategies. These strategies focus on early intervention, community engagement and preventing offending before it occurs.