SPECIFIČNOSTI PRISTUPA U RADU S MALOLJETNIM POČINITELJIMA KRIVIČNIH DJELA I ETIČKE DILEME
SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS OF APPROACHES IN WORKING WITH JUVENILE OFFENDERS AND ETHICAL DILEMMAS

Summary/Abstract: This paper examines the specific characteristics of approaches used in working with juvenile offenders, with a particular focus on the role of the social pedagogue and the ethical dilemmas present in professional practice. Drawing on contemporary theoretical frameworks that emphasize rehabilitation and resocialization, the study explores the attitudes of social pedagogy students and professionals toward key aspects of working with this population. The empirical part of the study is based on a sample of 50 students and 10 social pedagogy professionals, with data collected through a Likert-scale questionnaire. The analysis includes descriptive and comparative statistical methods aimed at identifying differences in the perception of risk behaviors, educational measures, and ethical dilemmas. The results indicate that both groups express a positive attitude toward the rehabilitative approach, while professionals demonstrate a higher level of awareness regarding the complexity of ethical dilemmas and practical challenges in their work. Differences were also identified between theoretical and practical understandings of educational measures, as well as in the perception of risk behaviors. In conclusion, the study highlights the need to strengthen the integration of theoretical knowledge and practical competencies, particularly in the field of ethics, in order to improve the effectiveness of work with juvenile offenders and reduce the risk of recidivism.

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