Effective Treatment of Drug Offenders and Juvenile Delinquents in Korea (From Resource Material Series No. 46, P 288-294, 1995, Kunihiro Horiuchi, ed. -- See NCJ-159652)

• NCJ Number: 159672
• Author(s): S Kyoung Woo
• Date Published: 1995
• Length: 7 pages
• Sale Source: United Nations Asia and Far East Institute for the Prevention of Crime and Treatment of Offenders
• Publication Type: Issue Overview
• Language: English
• Country: Japan
• Note: *This document is currently unavailable from NCJRS. DCC.

Annotation

This paper examines patterns of juvenile delinquency and drug use in Korea and countermeasures being taken and recommended.

Abstract

Juvenile delinquency in South Korea includes an increase in the abuse of chemical adhesives and paint thinner, an increase in property crimes, and a decline in the age for first offenses. The serious crimes committed by juveniles are theft, robbery, violence, and rape. The major drugs of abuse are opium, marijuana, and methamphetamine. The policy for addressing drug abuse is flexible, as it takes into account the person's age, psychological characteristics, capacity for social rehabilitation, and environmental supports. Korea has 22 therapeutic facilities for drug offenders; more doctors, equipment, and facilities are needed to meet the demand for drug treatment. A juvenile who has committed a serious crime is confined in detention until case disposition. There is a need to expand and strengthen rehabilitation programs for detained juveniles who are awaiting case disposition. The author also recommends that special programs and facilities be provided in the community for violent offenders and abusers of hallucinogens. 11 tables and 9 references