THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION,

Recognizing that children represent our future and greatest resource for building a better tomorrow,

Acknowledging that treating juveniles within adult criminal justice systems is fundamentally inappropriate and harmful,

Expressing deep concern that incarcerated juveniles face significant risks of sexual assault and violence when housed with adult offenders,

Identifying key contributing factors to juvenile delinquency, including:

• a) Economic disadvantage and family poverty
• b) Single-parent households and absent father figures
• c) Environmental factors including substance abuse and neighborhood deterioration
• d) Genetic predisposition and prenatal complications
• e) Domestic abuse and neglect
• f) Racial discrimination and social exclusion
• g) Commercial sexual exploitation of minors
• h) Unsecured firearms in households
• i) Media exposure to violence and its correlation with aggressive behavior
• j) Erosion of community moral standards,

Affirming that the primary objective should be addressing root causes rather than merely punishing juvenile offenders,

1. CALLS ATTENTION to the need for comprehensive global education on juvenile delinquency prevention and evidence-based intervention strategies;

2. STRONGLY URGES member states to establish specialized facilities for homeless and refugee children to prevent entry into criminal behavior;

3. RECOMMENDS the creation of comprehensive support systems including:

• a) Psychological counseling services
• b) Vocational training programs
• c) Community-based rehabilitation centers;

4. REQUESTS that UN agencies and international organizations assist willing nations in developing juvenile support infrastructure by providing:

• a) Technical and financial assistance
• b) Training programs for specialized personnel and counselors;

5. ENCOURAGES responsible media practices regarding juvenile justice:

• a) Reporting on juvenile crime prevention while protecting minor identities
• b) Broadcasting educational content about juvenile justice systems
• c) Implementing "family-friendly" programming schedules;

6. ENDORSES evidence-based treatment approaches including:

• a) Community supervision and probation services
• b) Residential treatment in therapeutic environments
• c) Outpatient mental health services while maintaining family connections
• d) Secure facilities only when public safety requires containment
• e) Graduated sanctions appropriate to offense severity;

7. PROMOTES international cooperation on juvenile justice through:

• a) Regular conferences, seminars, and knowledge-sharing forums
• b) Professional exchange programs between juvenile court systems;

8. DIRECTS rehabilitation facilities to provide comprehensive services including:

• a) Age-appropriate education programs
• b) Recreational and therapeutic activities
• c) Job training and employment preparation
• d) Safe, dignified living conditions;

9. SUPPORTS member states in implementing school-based prevention programs targeting at-risk youth;

10. FURTHER ENCOURAGES media responsibility by avoiding violent or sexually explicit content during hours when minors are likely viewing;

11. SUGGESTS collaboration with WHO to develop standardized psychological assessment tools for early intervention;

12. INVITES enhanced cooperation with UNICEF, UNDP, WHO, UNESCO, and World Bank to coordinate juvenile justice reform efforts.