According to a report prepared by the CHP Poverty Solidarity Office, the number of children involved in crime in Turkey has increased by 148 percent since 2010. The primary crimes charged were assault, theft, and drugs. The report highlights that one in five children in Turkey grows up in poverty, and as poverty deepens, the number of children involved in crime also increases. The authors of the report argue that preventing child poverty through effective policies can decrease the number of children involved in crime. They emphasize the need for a holistic approach to address the cycle of poverty and neglect that leads children to crime.
Keywords: deep poverty, school dropout, children, crime, poverty, poverty-deprivation, child labor, domestic violence, economic violence, school absenteeism, school dropout, drugs, preventive studies, social assistance, human rights, multidimensional poverty, child protection, child psychology.
ESG Risks:
1. Social Risk: The deep poverty faced by children in Turkey is pushing them towards crime, highlighting a social risk in the society.
2. Governance Risk: The report points out the need for relevant public institutions to monitor school absenteeism and school dropout, indicating a governance risk in the education system.
3. Human Rights Risk: The use of chains or handcuffs on children involved in crime, despite being prohibited by the Child Protection Law, poses a human rights risk.
4. Legal and Regulatory Risk: The report suggests that judges in juvenile courts need to have knowledge of child psychology, indicating a potential legal and regulatory risk in the justice system.
5. Reputation Risk: The increasing number of children involved in crime reflects negatively on the reputation of the country and its efforts to address child poverty and social issues.
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