In fact, juvenile justice was supposed to be a very positive system, with the help of which the rescue of children from dysfunctional families would be ensured, the struggle against the actions of parents in relation to their own babies and so on would be conducted. But in fact, it absolutely does not fulfill its functions. Neither in those countries where it exists in a conditionally embryonic state, such as Russia, Ukraine or Belarus, or where this system has already been created for a long time and is actively operating. Statistics show that the number of crimes, suicides and similar events only increases when this very justice intervenes in the problem.
What is juvenile justice
Under this concept, there is a judicial and power structure, the main purpose of which should be the protection of citizens in general and families in particular. Such a system has existed for a very long time, both in Europe and in Russia. It’s another matter that earlier she worked more or less adequately, reacting to really standing up problems like crime of minors, infliction of grievous bodily harm to children and so on. However, gradually, step by step, another juvenile justice in Russia is advancing. The law, which has already been adopted at the moment under the title “On the Basics of Social Services for Citizens in the Russian Federation”, is another factor that is increasingly reinforcing the position of those who seek to control all children in the country with complete control and control. This sounds somewhat unexpected, but in fact it is. Previously, a lengthy trial took place in each individual case, now a simple anonymous denunciation will be enough (which no one is monitoring at all). As a result, a child can even be taken from a fairly prosperous family. The reason can be anything from dirty dishes and ending with toys scattered on the floor. By the way, assembled toys and washed dishes can also become a cause with a certain imagination.
Historical reference
The first attempts to somehow optimize legislation regarding minors were made back in 1845. Gradually, the system was refined and optimized. After the revolution in the USSR, similar laws also existed that regulated the responsibility of minors to one degree or another. For example, for some of them, depending on age and crimes committed, the same punishments were applied as for adults. With one exception - the highest measure of social protection (that is, execution) has never been used. True, there is at least two documented evidence that in some cases it was still used. But here everything was completely justified. In the first case, the highest penalty was imposed for 10 arsons and 8 murders committed by the same person. In the second - the murder of a woman and a small child. In the modern world, juvenile justice in Russia has not yet gained such a scale as, for example, in the USA or Europe. But the population, which understands the problem and knows how to think, is already actively criticizing even these small steps.
Official goals
In order to more or less accessible and understandable describe the problem, it is necessary to show by examples how this system should operate. So, if there is a certain child who consciously committed a crime, perfectly understanding the whole essence of the problem, he is obliged to bear responsibility. In a normal situation, he should be in a special prison. In the case of juvenile justice, he will be sent to re-education in special institutions. That is, in theory, instead of further injuring the psyche of the child, they work with him, train him, explain him and so on. It’s quite a good goal. Another example is a family in which parents drink or are drug addicts. In theory, nothing particularly good should come out of a child born in such a social cell (although there are many examples that prove the opposite). To improve the future life of the baby, he is taken away by the juvenile justice service. It is also quite logical and understandable, there should not be a claim to such a position. These are the two simplest examples of how this system should operate. Unfortunately, it acts in a completely different way.
Actual figures
The problems of juvenile justice begin with the absence of any control and the inability of parents to prove something. That is, in essence, they have a right to it, but the evidence shows that the opinions of relatives are extremely rarely taken into account. It looks something like this - there is an official who needs money. He comes to any family he wants, referring to an anonymous denunciation. Checking the availability of such a document is practically impossible, and the same official can write it himself, because the paper is without a signature. Further, finding fault with dirty dishes (they do not wash them all at once instantly), scattered toys (unsanitary conditions), lack of food supposedly necessary there in the refrigerator, and so on, this person initiates the process of deprivation of parental rights. Naturally, any normal (and most abnormal) parents will be against this. To solve the problem, they are offered to pay a certain amount. That's the whole system. Simple, fast and very profitable. All the same is true of any other areas of human activity. If there is proper control, clearly defined indicators and parameters that do not contradict the logic and the real state of affairs, such an institution of power may well be useful. But not in the form in which it exists now.
pros
From the point of view of officials, the main positive factors that the law on juvenile justice has are improving the situation within the family, reducing child crime, and so on. In theory, if the indicators by which the child's guardianship bodies can pick up the child and they really will be more or less adequate are clearly listed, then the situation can actually improve. A simple example is a family in which a child is fed instant food. This is harmful to a healthy adult, not to mention the baby. If such a fact is revealed, and it is precisely abuses, and not particular cases, documented, then it really makes sense to begin the process of depriving parents of their rights. Such nutrition from early childhood can adversely affect the baby's whole life and his health.
Minuses
It is easy to guess that there are much more votes against juvenile justice than for. And this is also quite logical, because the control referred to in the paragraph above does not currently exist. As a result, all the pros instantly change to cons. If we take the previously described example with instant food as the basis, it will be enough to notice the child once with his parents eating such things, it will immediately be possible to deprive him of his rights. Without explanation of reasons, without the ability to prove the opposite, and so on.
Juvenile justice in Russia
In our country, such a system, fortunately, has not yet been fully operational. At the moment, more out of habit, all the same actions are performed that were before. In fact, nothing has changed, but everything goes to that. The government officially declares that this is negative, but the steps that are being taken can hardly be called negative. On the other hand, it is quite possible that this is only the tip of the iceberg, which is simply necessary for performing some other actions incomprehensible to ordinary inhabitants. Everything will become more or less clear when it is announced in plain text that juvenile justice in Russia has been accepted or not accepted.
Ukraine
The situation is similar in other CIS countries. It is especially interesting now to look at Ukraine, which, after the last revolution, is actively seeking Europe. Naturally, no one is going to let her in there, but it is quite possible to draw out all the juices. The bottom line is that juvenile justice in Ukraine, if adopted in the form in which it is required, will help just pick up all the children you like and send them to other families who will pay in advance for this. How officially all this will be set is still unknown, but the fact that this is practiced in a huge number of countries with different efficiencies simply does not give reason to count on something else.
The likely future of the system
Considering the fact how negatively the overwhelming majority of people speak of such an institution as juvenile justice, with some probability it will be canceled to one degree or another. In fact, it will be practically impossible to completely get rid of corruption, trafficking in children and similar abuses, but everything will be arranged differently. Only global changes in the world can lead to truly radical measures. The simplest example is another serious war.
Summary
In general, the idea of the institute as such is quite good, and the official goals, as well as the actions that this system should perform, are aimed at improving society, solving many social problems, and so on. In practice, juvenile justice does nothing positive, so everyone who supports it, either does not fully understand the problem, or have their own interest in this. Naturally, it can in no way be aimed at improving people's lives. It is necessary to review the current features and bring them to more adequate and reasonable indicators that will really be aimed at improving the situation, rather than at worsening it.