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juvenile delinquency and crime

juvenile delinquency and crime. In Austria, especially Upper Austria. youth crime. In Upper Austria : age 14-18 in 2003-2004 4435-4808, 2005: 4588, in the first half of 2007: 2875 criminal acts

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juvenile delinquency and crime

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  1. juvenile delinquency and crime In Austria, especiallyUpper Austria

  2. youth crime • In Upper Austria: age 14-18 in 2003-2004 4435-4808, 2005: 4588, in the first half of 2007: 2875 criminal acts • In Austria: in the last 5 years from 7001 to 13714 criminal acts; stealing (+305%), burglary (+126%), scraps (+123%), vandalism (+86%), physical injuries (+68%) • especially in big cities

  3. youth delinquent law- for whom? • children: under 14, not responsible, • young teenagers: 14-18, responsible but punishment not as strict as for adults • young adults: 18-21, youth court decides if they should be punished by youth law or adult penalty law

  4. punishment For lower criminal acts: • nothing if the parents do enough to prevent more, or the teenager talks to a youth leader • social work • fine up to 200 or 300 €

  5. punishment For higher criminal acts • Instead of 10-20 years in prison, only 6 months to 10 years, until 17: 15 years • All other prison sentences get halved • Fines get halved, only as much as youth can pay on his own without hindering his/her progress

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