Primena represivnih mera policije prema maloletnicima u Republici Srpskoj

Abstract

The main problem of research in this paper is the aggressiveness of juveniles in Republika Srpska and the reaction of social subjects to such behaviour. The research problem is very actual and scientifically and socially justified, as indicated by numerous data from the records of the bodies of formal social control, as well as the results of an empirical research conducted on this topic. Starting from this, the main subject of research in this paper is the application of repressive measures of the police against juveniles in Republika Srpska. The aim of the research in this paper is the description, classification and scientific explanation of repressive measures applied by the police against the aggressive juveniles. The description, classification and scientific explanation are based on the results of psychological research carried out among members of the police and juveniles of secondary school age in Republika Srpska. The results of the survey showed an increased aggressiveness of juveniles in Republika Srpska, which requires the undertaking of adequate criminal justice instruments and sanctions. The results of the research have confirmed unambiguously that the greater aggressiveness in daily behaviour of juveniles is, the more necessary the reaction of the bodies of formal social control is. The scientific significance of this paper consists of examining the need for a social reaction to the mental health problems of the juvenile.