Juvenile Justice: The Psychology of Young Offenders
Event Overview
Understanding the developmental and environmental triggers of youth crime is essential for effective intervention. This seminar examines the psychological profiles of juvenile offenders and the shift toward restorative justice within the local legal framework.
Through a multidisciplinary lens, we explore how early childhood trauma and neurodevelopment factors contribute to delinquent behavior and how practitioners can implement effective diversion programs.
Faculty & Multidisciplinary Panels
The seminar features a distinguished panel of Probation Officers, Adolescent Psychologists and Legal Experts specialized in the Juvenile Court proceedings of Malta.
What This Seminar Covers
- Developmental Risk Factors: Identifying the link between ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) and youth crime.
- The Juvenile Court Process: A review of current Maltese legislation regarding the sentencing and rehabilitation of minors.
- Gang Culture & Peer Influence: Analyzing social dynamics and the psychological “need for belonging” in delinquent groups.
- Restorative Justice: Best practices for reintegration and reducing recidivism through family based interventions.
Who Should Attend?
This event is specifically designed for police officers, probation officers, lawyers, youth workers and educators who work directly with at risk youth and young offenders.
2nd February 2025 | 09:00 – 16:00
Attard, Malta
6 CPD Hours Eligible
In-Person Seminar & Discussion Forum
Championing rehabilitative pathways for the next generation through evidence based practice.
