Specialized Education System for Delinquent Juveniles in China

Abstract

The recent momentum of the increase in the juvenile delinquency and crime rate in China is undoubtedly concerning. This article aims to introduce and discuss the specialized education system in China that has been established for the prevention of juvenile delinquency. It begins by presenting the general trends of juvenile delinquency in recent years and analyzing the reasons and insights hidden in these trends. Then, this article elaborates on the specialized education system, including “(regular) specialized education” in a narrow sense and “specialized correctional education.” In conclusion, the challenges to the practical operation of the specialized education system in the future are discussed.