미국의 성인 및 소년 대상 전자감독제도 - 준수사항 위반과 제재조치 중심으로 -

Abstract

In 2008, South Korea introduced an electronic monitoring system to prevent sex offenders from reoffending, and since then, it has gradually expanded its use to include offenders on post-release and parole supervision. As a result, the number of people under electronic monitoring supervision in South Korea has significantly increased, including those on pre-trial release. This study aims to provide an overview of electronic monitoring supervision in the United States, which has a longer history of using electronic supervision for both adult and juvenile offenders than South Korea. In the United States, electronic supervision is used as a means of reducing recidivism and closely monitoring the behavior of juvenile offenders. South Korea, on the other hand, does not currently use electronic monitoring for juveniles, despite facing issues such as correctional overcrowding and staff shortages in community corrections. Given the potential effectiveness of electronic supervision in addressing these issues, introducing electronic monitoring for juveniles in South Korea could be a valuable option to consider. However, it is important to carefully plan and individualize supervision conditions in order to effectively meet the needs and circumstances of each juvenile before implementing this approach. It is also essential to increase public awareness of the importance of these measures for the rehabilitation and successful reintegration of juveniles into society.