THE ROLE OF LEGAL PSYCHOLOGY IN THE REINTEGRATION OF JUVENILE OFFENDERS

This work addresses the role of legal psychology in the social reintegration of juvenile offenders and aims to highlight that high levels of violence have been intensifying over the years. A child may, for various reasons, commit illegal acts, but should not be excluded from society because of it. Despite being one of the most worrying issues in Brazil, it is clear that it is the State's responsibility to care for, guide, rehabilitate, and reintegrate these young people into the community in a dignified manner. This study also addresses two relevant aspects: first, what leads a minor to commit criminal offenses to the point of becoming a delinquent in adulthood; and second, it seeks to explore the possible negative consequences of these actions committed by minors, analyzing them from the perspective of legal psychology, considering family, school, and social factors. Furthermore, it is noteworthy that, despite the significant number of crimes committed by minors, legal psychology, based on the Statute of Children and Adolescents (Law No. 8,069 of July 13, 1990), has developed strategies to reduce the incidence of these crimes among young offenders.