Abstract
This study aims to examine the perceptions of professionals working in the judicial field regarding pre-trial detention of youths under 18 years of age. For that purpose, 17 professionals were interviewed. The data analysis showed that in the professionals’ view the measure of pre-trial detention can be a positive factor when the security of society is taken into account; however, it can be a negative factor when only the young offender is taken into account. Moreover, the measure of pre-trial detention seems to entail log-term negative consequences both for the youth and for society.
Highlights
Entre a maioridade penal e a menoridade civil: perspetivas de profissionais da área da Justiça
This study aims to examine the perceptions of professionals working in the judicial field regarding pre-trial detention of youths under 18 years of age
The data analysis showed that in the professionals’ view the measure of pre-trial detention can be a positive factor when the security of society is taken into account; it can be a negative factor when only the young offender is taken into account
Summary
Entre a maioridade penal e a menoridade civil: perspetivas de profissionais da área da justiça. O presente estudo tem por objetivo examinar as perceções de profissionais que trabalham na área da justiça, relativamente à aplicação da medida de prisão preventiva a jovens com idade inferior a 18 anos. A análise dos dados revelou que a medida de prisão preventiva pode, na perspetiva dos profissionais, constituir-se como um fator positivo quando é considerada a segurança da sociedade; porém, pode constituir-se como um fator negativo quando somente o jovem ofensor é considerado. Palavras-chave: perceções de profissionais; prisão preventiva; jovens. This study aims to examine the perceptions of professionals working in the judicial field regarding pre-trial detention of youths under 18 years of age. The measure of pre-trial detention seems to entail log-term negative consequences both for the youth and for society. The measure of pre-trial detention seems to entail log-term negative consequences both for the youth and for society. keywords: perceptions of professionals; pre-trial detention; youths
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