El efecto adverso de la forma de procesar a los adolescentes infractores.

Abstract

The thesis proposes reforms to articles 385 and 388 of the Childhood and Adolescence Code, aiming to toughen socio-educational measures and the enforcement regime for juvenile offenders, especially when they reach adulthood. These reforms seek to raise awareness in society about the importance of properly judging crimes and their consequences, while also sending a clear message to those who lure minors into criminal activity. It also emphasizes the state's responsibility to protect vulnerable sectors by adapting laws to social changes. In Ecuador, the last 10 years have seen population growth and an increase in the education budget, although with a decrease in its execution. The proposed reform also addresses the growing influence of criminal groups over minors, exploiting the lighter legal treatment they receive. The thesis argues that stricter penalties could deter the use of minors in criminal activities and suggests a legal framework that not only punishes but also promotes responsibility among adolescents. The thesis concludes by recommending longer sentences of deprivation of liberty and more complex socio-educational measures that not only punish but also help to repair the harm done to society.