Crime prevention through sports and physical activity

Starting from the definition of sport, the author has presented the possibilities its application in the prevention of crime and delinquency. In that context, the author analyzes the rate of juvenile delinquency in specific countries, such as Canada, and underlines the fact that the classical crimin...

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Published inZbornik radova Pravnog fakulteta u Nišu Vol. 2015; no. 69; pp. 133 - 151
Main Author Dimovski, Darko
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Faculty of Law, Niš 2015
Subjects
crime rate
juvenile delinquency
physical activity
prevention
sports
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Summary:Starting from the definition of sport, the author has presented the possibilities its application in the prevention of crime and delinquency. In that context, the author analyzes the rate of juvenile delinquency in specific countries, such as Canada, and underlines the fact that the classical criminal measures do not give adequate results. The author points out that it is, therefore, necessary to apply some other preventive measures, which embody the application of sports and physical activity. The author provides examples of good practice in the states which has achieved the best results in the development of such programs. Finally, in view of the increasing number of reported criminal offences committed by both juveniles and adults, the author highlights the need for developing such programs in the Republic of Serbia.
ISSN:0350-8501
2560-3116
DOI:10.5937/zrpfni1569133D