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Juvenile delinquency and drug dependence in Hungary
1Department of Forensic Medicine, Albert Szent-Györgyi Medical University, Szeged, Hungary.
Forensic Science International
|November 1, 1993
Summary
Juvenile delinquency in Hungary has risen due to factors like personality issues, family problems, and poor school attendance. Addressing alcoholism, theft, and aggression is key to prevention.
Area of Science:
- Forensic Psychiatry
- Criminology
- Sociology
Background:
- Juvenile delinquency has significantly increased in Hungary over the last 15 years.
- This rise is linked to broader increases in criminality and a steady supply of adult offenders.
- Socio-economic and political changes have impacted family structures and child-rearing practices.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify key criminological factors contributing to juvenile delinquency in Hungary.
- To analyze the relationship between specific criminal behaviors and contributing factors.
- To inform prevention strategies for reducing juvenile crime rates.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of forensic psychiatric records from 1987-1990.
- Examination of archival data from a specific department.
- Statistical review of criminal acts and associated factors.
Main Results:
- Key factors identified in 14-18-year-olds include immature personality, adverse family backgrounds, and poor school attendance.
- Alcoholism was linked to 30% of criminal acts, theft to 65%, and aggressive delinquency to 22%.
- The crisis of the previous regime, including child protection failures and an inefficient school system, played a role.
Conclusions:
- Prevention strategies should focus on improving economic conditions, family stability, and school reforms.
- Combating alcoholism and modernizing judicial regulations are crucial for reducing juvenile crime.
- Addressing the impact of urbanization and social integration challenges for young migrants is also important.