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Abstract
The article substantiates the necessity of rethinking the prevention of juvenile delinquency in the context of globalization and digital transformation as a priority area of state policy. It is shown that purely punitive approaches do not always ensure a sustainable effect of general and special deterrence, and in some cases increase the risks of stigmatization and re-offending. International standards are examined through the logic of three interconnected pillars: normative, institutional, and technological. The interaction between “hard law” (the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child) and “soft law” (the Beijing, Riyadh, Havana, and Tokyo Rules) is systematized, defining the principles of “deprivation of liberty as a measure of last resort,” diversion, reintegration, and guarantees of child-friendly justice. Special attention is paid to the multi-agent architecture of prevention (education, healthcare, social protection, community, law enforcement agencies) and the specifics of procedural protection for child victims and witnesses. In the digital sphere, the opportunities and risks associated with the application of AI and big data are analyzed, including personal data protection, algorithmic discrimination, transparency and accountability. A conceptual approach to the implementation of preventive innovations while observing legal guarantees and digital security is formulated.