Teleconference on Preventing Juvenile Delinquency among Young People

On October 8, 2026, the Academic School of Law hosted an online teleconference between students enrolled in the Law and Psychology programs and juvenile offenders serving their sentences at Institution No. 11 of the Department of the Penal Enforcement System in Almaty.

The event was organized by Yermek A. Umurzakov, Candidate of Legal Sciences and Associate Professor of the School of Law. The meeting was aimed at preventing juvenile delinquency, enhancing legal literacy, and fostering a responsible attitude toward compliance with legal requirements.

During the meeting, the participants discussed issues related to preventing unlawful behavior among young people. The juvenile offenders shared their personal experiences and spoke about the unlawful acts they had committed, including offenses related to the illicit trafficking of narcotic drugs and crimes against the person. They also spoke about their daily lives and the specific conditions of serving a criminal sentence.

Bagdat Sh. Talapbayev, Head of the Department for Social and Psychological Educational Work at Institution No. 11 and Major of Justice, emphasized the legal consequences of unlawful acts and the importance of consciously complying with legal requirements. He also informed the students about the main areas of activity of the penal enforcement system and the specific features of enforcing criminal sentences imposed on juvenile offenders.

As part of the meeting, career guidance was also provided on opportunities to join the penal enforcement authorities. Representatives of the Department informed the students about the procedure for entering public service, available vacancies, qualification requirements, professional and physical fitness requirements, the list of necessary documents, as well as the social benefits and guarantees provided to employees.

Information on career opportunities and requirements for candidates was presented by Sharapat A. Bolatova, Senior Inspector for Professional and Physical Training at Institution No. 11 and Captain of Justice.

Events of this kind contribute to enhancing young people's legal culture, preventing delinquency, fostering a conscious attitude toward lawful behavior and personal responsibility, as well as supporting students' career orientation and increasing their awareness of opportunities within public service.