JUVENILE CRIME RATE INCREASES IN ARMENIA
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August 09, 2013 | 11:35
YEREVAN. – The student violations in schools and in other education
institutions in Armenia have dropped in the first six months of
this year.
Police representative, Police Colonel Nelli Duryan noted the
aforementioned during a press conference on Friday.
She added, however, that there is a growth in the number of crimes
committed by minors, as compared to the year past.
But Duryan stressed that even though there is a growth in the number,
there is a drop in the number of persons involved in crimes.
In her words, the majority of the juvenile crimes in Armenia are
thefts, which are followed by bodily injuries.
In addition, the number of severe crimes committed by minors has
reduced, as compared to last year.
Nelli Duryan also informed that fifteen minors are currently serving
sentences in Armenia for having committed severe crimes.
From: Baghdasarian
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