Exploring Demographic Dynamics: Rural-Urban Contrasts in Delinquency and Victimization Patterns on ISRD4 Data in Slovenia

• In Event: ISRD panel 1: Results from ISRD4 – focus on correlates of offending and victimization

Abstract

This study utilizes data from the International Self-Report Delinquency Study 4 (ISRD4), collected by researchers from the Faculty of Criminal Justice and Security at the University of Maribor, Slovenia. Focused on juvenile delinquency and victimization, the research explores demographic differences and similarities between rural and urban environments. By employing a comparative approach, the study examines patterns in delinquent behaviour and victimization experiences among adolescents in diverse settings. The findings from this comparative analysis shed light on demographic dynamics influencing juvenile delinquency and victimization in both rural and urban contexts. The study concludes with recommendations for further research, and practical implications are discussed, providing guidance for policymakers and practitioners aiming to address and prevent juvenile delinquency in diverse geographical settings

Authors

• Iza Iza Kokoravec, University of Maribor, Slovenia

• Ineke Haen Marshall, Northeastern University

• Gorazd Meško, University of Maribor