Korets'kyj S. Criminological Characteristics of Deviant Behaviour of Adolescents

Object of the research - Causes and conditions for forming the personality of an under-age deviant. Aim of the research - The study of the existing theories of deviant behavior in order to provide theoretical substantiation for causes and conditions for forming the personality of an under-age deviant, and on the basis of the executed typology of personal antisociality stages to work out methods of personal criminological prognostics for under-age's behavior. Methods of the research - a) general scientific methods (system analysis, typology, graphic and verbal modeling); b) sociological (questionnaire, standardized interviewing, expert evaluation); c) statistic (observation, documents analysis). Theoretical results and novelty - a) Use in preventive activity of the agents for prevention of under-ages delinquencies and crimes, provided by the Law "About bodies and services in under-ages cases and special establishments for under-ages"; b) While preparing corresponding paragraphs of manuals and study-books. Research efficiency - Findings and suggestions got experts' favorable reception. Field of application - Practical activity of the agents for prevention of under-ages delinquencies and crimes, and training process.