Recently, brutal crimes by juvenile delinquents is treated as a big social problem in Korea. Also, Offenses have been decreasing in Japan, but the juvenile recidivism rate is high enough to reach about 40%(only penal law crimes). Therefore the governm...
Recently, brutal crimes by juvenile delinquents is treated as a big social problem in Korea. Also, Offenses have been decreasing in Japan, but the juvenile recidivism rate is high enough to reach about 40%(only penal law crimes). Therefore the government of Japan is systematically advancing the preventing recidivism against juvenile offenders as the main policy task. In connection with this, in July 2012 ‘the Comprehensive Measures to Prevent Recidivism’ were enforced, and through this, we are promoting smooth social rehabilitation support to a juvenile. Also, The preventing recidivism matters have been conduct under 'Law for the Prevention of Recidivism' in 2016.
In Japan, therefore, measures are taken to prevent recidivism of juvenile delinquents based on these laws. For example, prevention of juvenile delinquency are not only treatments that respect juvenile's intent and personality, but also, for the supporting smooth rehabilitation, securing housing for juveniles and finding employment. In this way, in order to prevent juvenile offenders from recidivism, it is necessary to develop a legal system to establish a more concrete and sustainable support system.