CRIMINOLOGY CHARACTERISTICS OF PERSONS CONVICTED OF CRIMES AGAINST MORALITY

Abstract

The article is devoted to a comprehensive analysis of the criminological characteristics of persons who were prosecuted for committing crimes against morality. To fulfill the set goal, the author conducted a study of legal regulations, materials of 488 court verdicts under Art. 297-304 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine and the latest scientific publications. Based on the collected data, the article analyzes in detail the qualitative characteristics of persons convicted of crimes against morality, their social status, education, family ties, and the circumstances of the crime. The use of the criminological approach allows to single out the factors that influence the commission of crimes against morality, as well as to determine possible ways of prevention of such offenses. The author emphasizes the importance of understanding the mechanisms of occurrence and dynamics of crimes against morality for further improvement of criminal law regulation and social preventive measures. The results of the study can serve as a basis for scientific research in the field of criminology, criminal and criminal law, aimed at improving the system of combating crimes against morality and increasing the effectiveness of social and psychological rehabilitation programs for persons who have committed relevant offenses.