Call for solutions

Underage offenders: “It’s already 5 past 12!”

A boy (12) stabbed a 17-year-old in November 2024. The victim's mother is pressing charges - the "Krone" reported. The case has sparked a debate about how to deal with underage offenders. What are suitable solutions? Should they be put behind bars or not?

"My son was completely defenceless after the attack by the 12-year-old and had to struggle with it. But there was no support, no consequences, nothing," his mother told the newspaper Krone. This case has sparked a debate about how to deal with underage perpetrators. What would be adequate solutions?