From December 23 to 29, 2024, the Greek Police executed a plan focused on crime prevention, combating domestic violence, and addressing juvenile delinquency, along with improving road safety. Police responded to 669 calls regarding domestic violence, issued a Panic Button…
The MKO program ‘Fortify’ seeks to document and combat juvenile delinquency among unaccompanied minors in Greece. Founder Panagiotis Nikas emphasizes that the causes of delinquency align with those affecting youth in general. Utilizing surveys and workshops involving social workers, legal…
Greek Deputy Minister of Sports, Yiannis Vroutsis, announced new measures to address juvenile delinquency through sports participation. Together with Justice Minister Georgios Floridis, Vroutsis stated that minor offenders will be guided to sports clubs where they can choose a sport,…
Greek Justice Minister George Floridis and Sports Minister Giannis Vroutsis unveiled a new reform measure aimed at integrating minors with mild delinquency into sports clubs across the country. This innovative action, presented during the 71st PSAAT Awards Ceremony, is part…
Amid a dramatic rise in juvenile delinquency cases, the Greek Association of Juvenile Court Counsellors has reported severe understaffing in juvenile services. In 2024 alone, around 1,500 new cases have emerged within the Athens Juvenile Counselling Department, which operates with…
In a bid to combat crime, domestic violence, and juvenile delinquency, the Greek Police have launched a special action plan. From December 2 to December 8, 2024, police responded to 696 calls regarding domestic violence, leading to significant interventions including…
Recent police data shows a worrying increase in juvenile delinquency in Greece, with over 10,600 minors arrested in the first nine months of 2024 compared to 7,400 in the previous year. This trend raises questions about the social and familial…
In a troubling incident in Ioannina, Greece, two minors—a 13-year-old girl and a 15-year-old boy—were arrested following allegations of physical assault and threats against a 13-year-old schoolgirl. The attack occurred at the Katsari Park playground, where the suspects reportedly kicked…
On November 10, Greece will hold its inaugural Interdisciplinary Conference titled ‘SYN+Movement Against Juvenile Delinquency’ in Serres. Organized by the local Juvenile Supervisors and Social Welfare Service, the event aims to address the role of juvenile supervisors in preventing delinquency…
