Working together to prevent young people from violating the law.

In recent years, juvenile delinquency has become a worrying social issue. From administrative offenses such as disturbing public order, school violence, and traffic violations, to more serious incidents involving theft, intentional injury, and even organized crime, all are raising alarm bells about the gaps in the education, management, and protection of young people in a rapidly changing society.

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According to the Ca Mau Provincial Police, in 2025, the most prevalent types of crime will include theft and intentional infliction of injury. The main methods involve exploiting loopholes in property management or conflicts arising in daily life, borrowing money, and minor disputes escalating into violent acts. Notably, the crime rate is trending towards younger perpetrators; many dangerous incidents such as illegal street racing, drug trafficking and use involve minors. Most of these children are at an age where their understanding is not yet fully developed, making them easily influenced by their living environment, social media, and complex relationships.

A property theft case involving teenagers will be tried by the District Court 2 at the end of 2025.

Lawyer Quách Ngọc Lam (Cà Mau Provincial Bar Association) commented: "What is worrying is not only the increasing number of cases but also their increasingly serious nature. Many young people have a vague understanding of the law, even believing that because they are not old enough, they are not responsible."

Analysis of the causes reveals that this is a consequence of many intertwined factors, with the family playing a key role. However, the pressure of making a living leaves many parents with insufficient time to care for and support their children.

"Many cases of violations stem from a lack of supervision or inappropriate education within families, creating a vacuum that allows children to be drawn into negative external influences," said lawyer Quách Ngọc Lam.

A noteworthy fact is that the divorce rate tends to increase. In 2025, courts at all levels in Ca Mau province handled more than 26,000 cases of all types, including more than 8,000 divorce cases. Behind these numbers are silent consequences, especially for children. Many cases of juvenile delinquency stem from broken families and a lack of adequate parental care and education.

The case of Nguyen Khanh D (born in 2009, An Xuyen ward) is an example. When committing the theft, D was not yet 18 years old and was the youngest of the four suspects. Records show that his parents divorced early, and D lived with his elderly maternal grandparents, lacking proper supervision and education. Having dropped out of school early and associating with bad friends, D was lured into a life of crime.

From a socio-cultural perspective, Mr. Nguyen Chi Cong, Deputy Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Ca Mau province, emphasized: "The family always plays a very important role. When the family is harmonious, parents work together and agree on how to educate, children have a safe environment to develop. Conversely, psychological trauma from conflicts and divorce, if not addressed promptly, can transform into deviant behavior."

Furthermore, the rapid development of social media also poses many challenges. The online space has become a "miniature society," where young people receive a large amount of conflicting information. Without the skills to filter and guide them, they can easily be swept away by negative trends and deviant lifestyles.

Juvenile delinquency not only has immediate consequences but also leaves long-lasting repercussions on the future of these young people. These include setbacks in their studies, careers, and social integration; and they also cause pain and a heavy emotional burden for their families.

To mitigate this situation, many believe that a shift is needed from a "handling" mindset to a " preventive " one, focusing on building a healthy cultural environment from family and school to community; and strengthening cultural, sports, and life skills education for young people.

In addition, it is necessary to strengthen inter-sectoral coordination among the fields of culture, education, police, justice, and mass organizations to detect early and intervene promptly in potential violations.

Preventing law violations among young people should begin with raising awareness and building a healthy living environment.

When families provide support, schools show concern, society creates a healthy environment, and laws are enforced in a humane and effective manner, the "cracks" in the maturation process of young people will gradually be healed. This is not only the task of the authorities, but a shared responsibility of the entire society.

Van Dum

Source: https://baocamau.vn/chung-suc-ngan-chan-thanh-thieu-nien-vi-pham-phap-luat-a127183.html