Youth involvement in violent crime in Greece: Trends and interpretations

• In Event: Characteristics of violent offenders

Abstract

The Greek official statistics indicate an increasing trend in the participation of juveniles in the recorded criminality. Moreover, during the last years, an increased involvement of juveniles is evident in violent crimes (bodily injuries, intentional homicides, rapes, and robberies). The paper focuses on the phenomenology of youth involvement in violent crime, presenting qualitative and quantitative characteristics. Moreover, it discusses factors associated with the phenomenon.

Author

• Elli Anitsi, National & Kapodistrian University of Athens