Vol. 13 No. 82 (2024)
Articles

Innovative approaches to juvenile justice reform: a Finnish-Ukrainian experience

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  • Natalia Khmelevska,
  • Marianna Muravyeva
Natalia Khmelevska
Leonid Yuzkov Khmelnytskyi University of Management and Law, Ukraine.
Author Biography

Ph.D., in Law, Associate Professor of the Department of Criminal Law and Procedure, Leonid Yuzkov Khmelnytskyi University of Management and Law, Ukraine.

Marianna Muravyeva
University of Helsinki, Finland.
Author Biography

Dr. Professor, Docent, Faculty of Law,  (Aleksanteri Institute), University of Helsinki, Finland.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.34069/AI/2024.82.10.15

Published 2024-10-30

Keywords

  • juvenile justice, restorative justice, mediation, child rights, legal reform.

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Khmelevska, N., & Muravyeva, M. (2024). Innovative approaches to juvenile justice reform: a Finnish-Ukrainian experience. Amazonia Investiga, 13(82), 186–196. https://doi.org/10.34069/AI/2024.82.10.15

Copyright (c) 2024 Natalia Khmelevska, Marianna Muravyeva

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Abstract

Juvenile justice has been a significant and ongoing concern in many countries for an extended period. Finland stands out as a leading example in developing a multidisciplinary juvenile justice system. In contrast, Ukraine is in the process of establishing its own effective juvenile justice framework. The purpose of this article is to analyze the current state of juvenile justice and problems aspects in both Finland and Ukraine. The research focuses on social relations within the field of juvenile justice, examining the challenges faced by both countries, the state of their respective systems, and identifying best practices from Finland that could inform the development of Ukraine's juvenile justice system. To achieve this, the authors employed various scientific methodologies, including analytical, phenomenological, generalization, comparative-legal, and sociological methods, including surveys. Special attention is given to several problematic aspects within the juvenile justice systems of both countries and potential solutions to these issues. The authors conclude that Finland's juvenile justice system embodies a welfare-oriented approach, which Ukraine aims to emulate in its own development. While Finland's system does face certain challenges, it largely adheres to international standards and demonstrates overall success.

This article underscores the value of Finland's experience as a beneficial resource for enhancing Ukraine's juvenile justice framework.

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