Editorial

The PROBATION junior team is pleased to announce a new edition of the

on-line journal, as part of this new edition we would like to thank all of you for
believing in the project.
This new volume sets to outshine previous editions by bringing to light
ground breaking subjects. Our mantra from the very beginning continues, we believe
in the potential of the youth in your capacity to provide comprehensive solutions to
the field of criminal justice.
In this editions we bring to the attention topics such as the criminal justice
systems of Romania and Spanish sanctionary systems; the premise questioning
whether the systems operate differently when it comes to juvenile delinquency, or
not.
For some time now, the concept of mediation has received a lot of attention in
the justice system, in particular the criminal justice system. We are privilege to have
been afforded the opportunity to analyze this phenomenon exactly in the format in
which it was debated during the Summer School Mediation and the Mediator in the
Community Context, a first for the Romanian society.
Another ground-breaking subject introduced in this edition of PROBATION
junior is the concept of mentorship in the field of criminal justice. Although the
concept and its applicability in the international criminal justice system is not new,
this phenomenon can be a real solution to the rehabilitation and reintegration of
young and minor delinquents in Romania. This paper discusses the way in which
mentorship is perceived in other countries.
The final subject presented has direct connections to concepts presented in
volume two, first edition, which is the family serving as the key pillar in preventing
juvenile delinquency and recidivism. This last article confronts the lack of
involvement from the family in the sanctuary system for youth offenders and seeks to
find out in which way this can be remedied.
As a reminder, these subjects can be discussed and commented on through
our website. We dare you to engage in an academic debate meant to emphasize
potential solutions.

We hope that this new volume of PROBATION junior will stir your interest.
Enjoy your reading!

PROBATION juniors Team