Four minors, including three Greek girls and one foreign national, were arrested in Greece for assault and violating data protection laws against another minor. The incident occurred on January 7, 2025, in the Diavata area, where a 15-year-old reported being…
A court in Castres has sentenced three minors to seven months of probation for their involvement in a homophobic attack on a 17-year-old in September. The assault, which occurred after the victim’s sexual orientation was revealed, drew widespread outrage from…
Human rights advocates have criticized a newly adopted law in Queensland, Australia, which allows children as young as 10 to face the same penalties as adults for serious crimes. The law aims to combat rising youth crime but has been…
The Municipality of Rethymno’s Social Services and Community Center will host a conference titled ‘Strengthening Child Protection – An Interdisciplinary Approach’ on December 13. Featuring various speakers, topics will include juvenile crime, child neglect, and the role of schools and…
A third psychiatric evaluation of the 16-year-old student accused of murdering Agnès Lassalle, an 53-year-old Spanish teacher, concluded that he was not responsible for his actions due to a severe mental disorder. This contradicts previous evaluations and raises complex legal…
A 16-year-old boy has been sentenced to over four years in custody for the culpable homicide of bus driver Keith Rollinson, who died after being assaulted when he refused to allow the intoxicated teenager to board the bus. The court…
Concerns over increasing youth violence were central to discussions at Greece’s inaugural Interdisciplinary Conference on Juvenile Guardianship held in Serres. Representatives from juvenile services across the country convened to share insights on their roles and responsibilities in addressing this pressing…
