Prosecution: There are more and more juvenile offenders in Belgrade, and they are becoming more brutal
Nataša Dubak from the juvenile department of the Higher Public Prosecutor's Office in Belgrade stated that the number of juvenile offenders is increasing and that there is a large number of repeat offenders among juveniles who commit a criminal offense.
TL;DR
- The number of juvenile offenders in Belgrade is increasing each year.
- Juvenile offenders are becoming more brutal.
- The most common crimes committed by juveniles are theft and aggravated theft, followed by drug dealing.
- Other reported crimes include aggravated assault, violent behavior, rape, domestic violence, and kidnapping.
- In Belgrade, this year, proceedings were initiated against one suspect for aggravated murder, 32 for robbery, and 57 for aggravated theft.
- Reasons for juvenile offenses include low self-control, anger, belonging to violent fan or peer groups, feelings of humiliation, and a desire for revenge.
- Attempts at reconciliation rarely help, and offenses are repeated multiple times.