Call for Papers: International Conference "Pathways to Juvenile Delinquency"

CALL FOR PAPERS
International Conference
Pathways to Juvenile Delinquency
 
Date: December 03-04, 2024
Venue: School of Criminology – Faculty of Law, University of Porto, Portugal
Within the scope of the SUCCEED - “How is the behavior of others able to shape our own? Community violence and children's misconduct” and PROTECT-C - “Understanding Protective Factors Against Antisocial Behavior in Socioeconomically Vulnerable Children and Youth: A National Cross-Sectional Study” projects, funded by the Social Observatory – “La Caixa” Foundation, the School of Criminology, Faculty of Law, University of Porto, and CIJ – Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Justice are organizing the international conference "Pathways to Juvenile Delinquency". This conference seeks to present the results of these projects and foster broader discussions on juvenile delinquency, examining its causes, consequences, and the most effective measures to address it.
Besides the parallel sessions resulting from the call for papers, the program includes two plenary sessions with the following key-note speakers:
Manuel Eisner – University of Cambridge, UK
Izabella Zych – University of Córdoba, Spain
Esther Fernández-Molina - University of Castilla-La Mancha, Spain
Hugo Gomes – University of Porto
Gilda Santos – University of Porto
Margarida Santos – University of Porto
 
Thus, we welcome abstracts on a wide range of topics related to juvenile delinquency, including but not limited to:
•          Theoretical frameworks and models of juvenile delinquency
•          Risk and protective factors for juvenile behavior
•          Early intervention and prevention strategies
•          Legal and policy approaches to juvenile justice
•          Cross-cultural and international perspectives on juvenile delinquency
•          Evaluation of juvenile justice programs and practices
Abstract rules:
- Abstracts should be submitted using the form available at the following link: https://forms.gle/wFVUt17AjZ9eyGev8
- All abstracts must include a title, abstract (≤ 250 words), authors, affiliations, and 3-5 keywords.
Important Deadlines:
Call for abstracts: October 22, 2024
Notification Abstract Acceptance: October 28, 2024
Registration: October 31, 2024 (mandatory registration, but no fees required), using the following link: https://forms.gle/vkqUvUopAaHpJWbQ9
Final Program: November 15, 2024
General information
We are delighted to welcome you to the conference, even if you are not presenting.
For further information, please contact us at: escolacr@direito.up.pt / +351 222041600