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Youth Crime Prevention:
IJJO vision and initiativesIJJO vision and initiatives
ICPC ColloquiumICPC ColloquiumCapetown 20th -22 th February
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Capetown, 20th -22 th February
1. Bringing a global perspective on juvenile justice: g g g p p j jThe IJJO
2 IJJO Initiatives on youth crime prevention2. IJJO Initiatives on youth crime prevention.
3. Challenges and key factors on prevention of th ff diyouth offending.
4. Concluding remarks.
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The IJJO:The IJJO:bringing a global perspective on juvenile justicebringing a global perspective on juvenile justiceg g g p p j jg g g p p j j
International organization, recognized as aInternational organization, recognized as aBelgian Foundation of public interest Belgian Foundation of public interest based in Brussels.based in Brussels.based in Brussels.based in Brussels.
The IJJO follows & promotes:The IJJO follows & promotes:CRCCRCThe Riyadh Guidelines The Riyadh Guidelines The Beijing RulesThe Beijing RulesThe Beijing RulesThe Beijing RulesThe Tokyo Rules The Tokyo Rules The Havana Rules The Havana Rules
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UN Guidelines on crime preventionUN Guidelines on crime preventionGeneral Comment n. 10 and n 13 CRCGeneral Comment n. 10 and n 13 CRC
The IJJO:The IJJO:bringing a global perspective on juvenile justicebringing a global perspective on juvenile justice
IJJO Aims:
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To bring an international and interdisciplinary vision of juvenile justiceTo c eate m ltidisciplina net o k of e pe tsTo create multidisciplinary network of expertsTo promote development strategies,policies and intervention methods.
Beneficiaries: Children and young people atBeneficiaries: Children and young people at--y g p py g p prisk of exclusion or in conflict with the criminal risk of exclusion or in conflict with the criminal law.law.
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The IJJO:The IJJO:bringing a global perspective on juvenile justicebringing a global perspective on juvenile justice
Pillars:
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Prevention policies.Promotion of educative and alternative Measures.Social & professional inclusionSocial & professional inclusion.
IJJO main action lines:IJJO main action lines:1. Research and analysis.2. Public awareness and dissemination of information.3. Training and technical assistance.4. Adovacy work.5 Regional think tanks
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5. Regional think tanks.
MAIN IJJO RECOGNITIONSINTERNATIONAL LEVEL EUROPEAN LEVEL
The UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) has granted the IJJO the UN SPECIAL CONSULTATIVE STATUS.
The IJJO has been recognised as an ‘EXPERT NGO’ of the European Forum for the Rights of the Child for the European Union.
The IJJO has been granted the PARTICIPATORY STATUS
The UN Organization for Education, Science and Culture (UNESCO) has established with
by the Council of Europe.
The IJJO is participating in ‐ financed
(UNESCO) has established with IJJO OPERATIONAL RELATIONS.
The IJJO and the Office of the High by the Directorate‐General of Justice, of the European Commission ‐ as expert on several innitiatives European Dimensions in Juvenile Delinquenc
gCommissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) HOSTED THE INTEGRACY JUVENILE JUSTICE PANEL´S 2011 ANNUAL MEETING, in Brussels, (Belgium) April 5 6 2011
The IJJO has been granted the OBSERVATORY STATUS in the Liaison Group of the European
The IJJO and the UN Latin American Institute (ILANUD) Section Brazil, have signed a COLLABORATION
Delinquenc. (Belgium), April 5‐6, 2011.
p pEconomic and Social Committee with the civil society organisations and networks.
gAGREEMENT to promote development of Juvenile Justice in Brazil and Latin America.
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IJJO researchIJJO research-- Juvenile Justice Indicators for Europe: 'How to Juvenile Justice Indicators for Europe: 'How to
Measure Juvenile Justice systems?‘.Measure Juvenile Justice systems?‘.T d t t i i thT d t t i i th-- Towards a strategic answer concerning youth Towards a strategic answer concerning youth gangs.gangs.
-- Tertiary Prevention Strategies for SubstanceTertiary Prevention Strategies for Substance--Tertiary Prevention Strategies for SubstanceTertiary Prevention Strategies for SubstanceAbusing Juvenile Offenders.Abusing Juvenile Offenders.
-- Situation and treatment of unaccompanied Situation and treatment of unaccompanied children in Europechildren in Europechildren in Europe.children in Europe.
-- Ending violence against children in custody.Ending violence against children in custody.-- Comparative analysis on mental healthComparative analysis on mental healthComparative analysis on mental health Comparative analysis on mental health
resources for young offendersresources for young offenders-- Etc.Etc.
IJJO AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS
2010 PATHS OF INTEGRATION OF‘LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR CHILDREN IN
CONFLICT WITH THE LAW’2010 PATHS OF INTEGRATION OF CHILDREN IN CONFLICT WITH THE
LAW:
‐ Combat poverty and social exclusion
CONFLICT WITH THE LAW’:
‐ StimulatIion of development of international policies, legislations and appropriate intervention methodsStudy analysis on the legal situation ofexclusion
‐ Hear the voice of children at risk of social exclusion‐ Improved effectiveness of juvenile justice systems S i l d f i l
‐ Study, analysis on the legal situation of minors in conflict with the law
‐ Social and professional reintegration
EUROPEAN YEAR OF
"TWO DECADES OF JUVENILE JUSTICE: IMPROVEMENTS SINCE THE ADOPTION OF THE CONVENTION ON THE RIGHTS OF THE CHILD“:
VOLUNTEERING:
‐ IJJO the member of the EYV 2011 Alliance ‐ Enhance benefits that children d d l f b i
‐ Call for a mobilization for the Rights of the Childand young adults get from being involved in voluntary activities‐ Comabating social exclusion
Advocay Work EU level:Advocay Work EU level:Opinion of the EESC: The prevention of juvenile delinquency. Ways of dealing with juveniledelinquency. Ways of dealing with juvenile delinquency and the role of the juvenile justice system in the European Union.
Opinion of the EESC: Urban Areas and Youth Collective Violence.
Guidelines on Child-friendly-justice of the COE.
EU Agenda on the Rights of the Child 2011-14.
Juvenile Justice Think Tank initiative:Who?Who?The Regional Councils for Juvenile Justice The Regional Councils for Juvenile Justice bring together bring together representativesrepresentatives of public administrations responsible for JJ, universities of public administrations responsible for JJ, universities or academic institutions and NGOs with expertise in policy makingor academic institutions and NGOs with expertise in policy makingor academic institutions and NGOs with expertise in policy making, or academic institutions and NGOs with expertise in policy making, implementation, monitoring, research or intervention in the field of implementation, monitoring, research or intervention in the field of juvenile justice by region (EU, LA, AP and Africa)juvenile justice by region (EU, LA, AP and Africa)
Mi i ?Mi i ?Mission?Mission?Promoting Promoting sustainable collaboration and coordinationsustainable collaboration and coordination among all parties among all parties and stakeholders in the development of JJ policies on prevention and and stakeholders in the development of JJ policies on prevention and for social integration.for social integration.gg
Objective?Objective?The results of the Councils for Juvenile Justice is to ensure respect for The results of the Councils for Juvenile Justice is to ensure respect for the rights of children in conflict with the law and promote crimethe rights of children in conflict with the law and promote crimethe rights of children in conflict with the law and promote crime the rights of children in conflict with the law and promote crime prevention policies in regional institutions, based on existing initiatives prevention policies in regional institutions, based on existing initiatives and programs trough and programs trough regional strategies and roadmapsregional strategies and roadmaps..
IJJO INTERNAL STRUCTURE
EUROPEAN JUVENILE JUSTICE INTERNATIONAL JUVENILEEUROPEAN COUNCIL FOREUROPEAN JUVENILE JUSTICE OBSERVATORY (EJJO)Brussels (Belgium)
INTERNATIONAL JUVENILE JUSTICE OBSERVATORY (IJJO)Brussels (Belgium)
EUROPEAN COUNCIL FOR JUVENILE JUSTICE (ECJJ)London (United Kingdom)
ASIA‐PACIFIC COUNCIL FORJUVENILE JUSTICE (ACJJ) i iFirst Meeting: June 2012 Thailand
LATIN AMERICAN JUVENILE JUSTICE OBSERVATORY(LJJO) Panama
LATIN AMERICAN COUNCIL FOR JUVENILE JUSTICE(LCJJ) First Meeting: Paraguay
AFRICAN JUVENILE JUSTICE OBSERVATORY
AFRICAN COUNCIL FORJUVENILE JUSTICE (ACJJ)
2013(LCJJ) First Meeting: Paraguay
December 2012
JUSTICE OBSERVATORY(AJJO) Kenya
IJJO Recommendations:IJJO Recommendations:
Green papers on Child Friendly Justice:Green papers on Child Friendly Justice:
1.1.-- Public Administration Section of the EJJC: Public Administration Section of the EJJC: ““The The evaluation of the implementation of international evaluation of the implementation of international standards in national juvenile justice systems”standards in national juvenile justice systems”
2.2.-- Academic Section of the EJJC, Academic Section of the EJJC, “Measures of “Measures of deprivation of liberty for young offenders: how to enrich deprivation of liberty for young offenders: how to enrich p y y gp y y ginternational standards in juvenile justice and promote international standards in juvenile justice and promote alternatives to detention?”alternatives to detention?”
3.3.-- NGO section of the EJJC “NGO section of the EJJC ““The social reintegration of “The social reintegration of young offenders as a key factor against recidivism”young offenders as a key factor against recidivism”
IJJO International Biannual Conference
The 1st International Conference 'Juvenile Justice and the
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The 2nd
International Conference: ' l
The 3rd International Conference: 'Juvenile Justice
The 4th International Conference: 'Building Integrated Juvenile J ti t
International Juvenile Justice Óbservatory´sPrevention of
Delinquency in a Globalized World‘.250 people from 30countries around the world met at this
'Juvenile justice in Europe: a framework for integration‘gathered during two days more than 300
Systems in Europe: current situation, trends in applicable models and good practices‘ during two days gathered
Justice systems: Approaches and methodologies regarding mental disorders and drug misuse' In total
The 5th International Conference: ´Criminality or Social
Justice Óbservatory s NEXT STEPS towards enhanced protection of juveniles
world met at this First Conference.
days, more than 300professionals from 35 countries.
two days gathered more than 450practitioners and experts from 45countries in Europe, America, Africa and
misuse . In total gathered more than 350 assistants from 50 countries coming from Europe, America, Africa, Asia
Criminality or Social Exclusion? Justice for Children in a Divided World´.
27‐29.10.2004SALAMANCA
25‐26.10.2006BRUSSELS
21‐22.10.2008VALENCIA
09‐10.11.2010ROME
2012LONDON
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Australia and Oceania.
Main Conference topics:
Preventing and Diverting Children and young people from offending.g g y g p p gYouth and group offending in urban areas: promoting social inclusion.Children's rights and cost of avoidance.G d ti th j ti d h i i t ti lGood practices on youth justice and sharing a common international benchmark framework.Children’s rights and the role of business in a globalised world.The role of Internet and Social media on Youth participationThe role of Internet and Social media on Youth participation.
3. Challenges and key factors on ti f th ff diprevention of youth offending.
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A Global perspectiveA. Global perspectiveCrime prevention roots allocated on poverty, p p y,social exclusion and economic disequality.Displacement of neighbourhoods, marginalised
burban areas.Financial and political situation (cuts and clipping) musnt´avoid sustainable policiesclipping) musnt avoid sustainable policies.Evidence of cost of avoidance vs.punitive measures.easu esPromotion of operational tools to implement standards (UNODC – ICPC handbook).
B Promoting multi-sectoriality:B. Promoting multi sectoriality:Multi institutional and multi-sectorial responses.Promotion of strategics into the communnity between police and youth leaders.Children and youth participation on decision making process about prevention policies.Essential involvement and comitment of business and labour trade.R bilit f di th t t tResponsability of mass media on the treatment of children and young at risk.
C Public authorities:C. Public authorities:
Multiagency approach: coordination betweenMultiagency approach: coordination between prevention, social welfare and justice systems.To promote early prevention (3-11) to fight p y p ( ) gagainst ESL and cluancy.Social- labour market inclusion policies.pEvaluation of the effectiveness of intervention programs.Lack of comparable and reliable data and stadistics.
4.Concluding remarks.
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Child- Friendly -JusticeChild Friendly Justice
Adaptable measures to individual circunstances: pBest interest of the child.Community intervention and restorative justice
happroach.Specific training and specilisation of professionalsprofessionals.Individualisation of education and employment outcomes.outco esDevelopment of effective aftercare systems for the prevention of reicidivism.
Child- Friendly -JusticeChild Friendly Justice
Need to rely on special vulnerable groups.Need to rely on special vulnerable groups.Children as victims and perpetrators.Deprivation of liberty as measure of last resortDeprivation of liberty as measure of last resort.Ensure Rigths, conditions and treatment in detentiondetention.Independent complaints and monitoring mechanisms.ec a s s
