Criminalistic Study of Modern Juvenile Crime Trends

The article notes that, for a long period of time, theorists and practitioners have found the repeated negative changes in similar typical characteristics of juvenile offenders in the context of different stages of society development. These characteristics include a deepening legal nihilism, a growing pragmatism in criminal activity, a predominance of egocentrism in decisions to commit and carry out illegal acts, and distorted perceptions of the acceptability of socially dangerous behavior. There's no doubt that juveniles are becoming increasingly knowledgeable and able to access information about the methods of committing and concealing crimes, as well as potential victims and targets. Despite the apparent constancy, the personality characteristics of minors of different generations are significantly changed. These differences are due to significant socioeconomic conditions at different stages of societal development. In this regard, the article suggests the need to study the recurring methods of committing crimes and obstructing investigations, committed by minors, characterized by a combination of various personality traits. Interdisciplinary studies are proposed to study the personality characteristics and classification of juvenile offenders. Based on the study of the personality characteristics of minors’ certain groups and the methods of encroachment they implement, it is necessary to identify the signs that such subjects of crime belong to a certain group. Identifying such connections will undoubtedly contribute to the goal of increasing the effectiveness of forensic recommendations for investigating juvenile crimes.