Culpability of adolescents in Paraguayan Legislation
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Culpability, adolescents, criminal law, restorative justiceAbstract
The article examines the principles of non-culpability and attenuated culpability in the adolescent criminal responsibility system in Paraguay, analyzing their scope and limitations within the constitutional framework and international commitments, such as the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Through a qualitative approach based on documentary analysis, legal and bio-psycho-social foundations that influence its application are explored. The results show that attenuated culpability, aligned with international standards, prioritizes restorative justice and rehabilitation over punitive sanction, while non-culpability considers the progressive development of adolescents under eighteen years of age. Despite advances such as the Restorative Juvenile Justice Program in Paraguay, it is confirmed that challenges related to insufficient resources and cultural resistance to non-punitive approaches persist. It is concluded that it is essential to strengthen the regulatory framework and restorative justice programs to ensure an inclusive and rehabilitative system, promoting the social reintegration of adolescents in conflict with the law.
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