Social characteristics of young patients with criminal behaviour under inpatient compulsory treatment

The results of the study of the social characteristics of young patients (14-20 years) under inpatient compulsory treatment are presented. 86 mentally ill minors with criminal behavior were examined. With use of clinical-anamnestic, clinical-psychopathological and statistical methods the characteristics of the social status of adolescents with socially dangerous acts were identified. Identified characteristics may be used in the prediction of behavioural disorders and carrying out preventive activities in these patients.