(Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú, 2024-11-29) Benites Guerrero, Sebastián Darío; Zorrilla Vargas, Nataly Vanessa; Tito Santa Cruz, Kerly M.
"It has been identified that the most frequent crimes among young people in youth centers in Peru are: aggravated robbery, sex crimes, illicit drug trafficking, and homicide. These types of crime are usually studied from associated factors that are similar, incorporating psychological and sociological variables. However, there are nuances and contrasts in the profiles of young people depending on the type of crime recorded.
Therefore, this research proposes a comparative analysis of the four types of crimes mentioned. The objective is to show contrast between the profiles of young people according to associated factors and to indicate if any of these acquire greater explanatory force for one crime or another. For this, the research was carried out using a quantitative methodology, analyzing the data provided by the Population Survey of Juvenile Detention Centers during 2022. Logistic regressions were carried out to show the contrast between the types of crime and the associated factors.
The results of the research show contrasting profiles according to some key factors. Some of these findings are: the association of criminal gangs with the crime of homicide, factors linked to the biographical history in the childhood stage with the sex crimes, and the influence of peers and educational dropout in the case of aggravated robbery. In the case of adolescents who committed drug trafficking, an exploration of other types of factors is required; those used did not generate a contrasting profile."
(Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú, 2024-11-29) Santiago Cordini, Nicolás
This article examines organized crime from a conceptual perspective, aiming to determine its existence and clarify its nature. The central hypothesis suggests that Argentina, like other countries, experiences delays in fulfilling international obligations, continuing to operate with previous concepts. The research uses a qualitative methodology, employing a comparative content analysis.
The first section reviews the normative foundations established by the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime (UNTOC), emphasizing its role in shaping global policies. Subsequently, the Argentine legal framework is analyzed, focusing on the crime of " criminal association," and compared with the UNTOC's definitions and principles. This analysis reveals both congruences and divergences in the conceptualization of organized crime. Additionally, the proposed Anti-Mafia Law in Argentina is examined, evaluating its potential effectiveness in strengthening the legal framework to combat organized crime.
The results highlight Argentina's efforts to adopt a more politically efficient concept than “criminal association," aligning with international standards.