Crime, violence, safety and addictions in adolescents and youth: social challenges and perspectives for prevention and comprehensive training

Abstract

In recent years, crime, violence, and addiction have reached alarming levels, establishing themselves as social problems with a significant impact at the international, national, and local levels. Far from being isolated phenomena, these issues are deeply rooted in multiple social, cultural, and economic factors that directly affect the social fabric. In this context, universities have not remained untouched by this reality; as active participants in society, they too have been affected by these manifestations of social breakdown. This analysis addresses this issue from a comprehensive perspective, considering the influence of various factors such as individual behavior, the family environment, cultural values, economic conditions, security mechanisms, and prevention strategies, with the aim of understanding their origins and proposing possible solutions for building peace within the framework of the law, social norms, and ethical standards.