EPIDEMIOLOGICAL CONSIDERATIONS UPON THE PSYCHIATRIC FORENSIC CASUISTRY IN JUVENILE DELINQUENCY IN SIBIU COUNTY
Abstract:
Purpose: Noticing an increased incidence of juvenile delinquency in Sibiu County, I investigated this phenomenon in order to identify plausible pathogenesis factors for juvenile delinquency, which could interest future studies. Method: I conducted a retrospective five-year study on 315 cases of psychiatric expertise in minors, performed by the Sibiu County Forensic Department through the activity of the Psychiatric Forensic Commission. I followed the epidemiological distribution by gender, age, education, felony types, family and others. Results: I found that most of cases were represented by male minors (92%) of 15 years old (57%), with a similar proportion of rural and urban environment of origin (52% in urban, 48% in rural). Most common contravention was theft (77%), that was performed in group (77%), in condition of clear consciousness (99%). Important relation with dysfunctional family (43%) and school failure were noticed.
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