Juvenile crime and violence involving children in Türkiye have become increasingly visible in recent years, reflected both in official judicial data and in incidents drawing public attention across the country.
Cases reported in different provinces, where minors are involved as both perpetrators and victims, point to deeper social and structural factors rather than isolated acts of violence.
One of the most recent incidents occurred on Jan. 14 in the Güngören district of Istanbul, where 17-year-old Atlas Çağlayan lost his life after being stabbed during an argument that reportedly began over a minor dispute. The suspect in the case is a 15-year-old, according to initial findings.
While the judicial process is ongoing, the incident has once again raised questions regarding youth violence, peer influence, social environment and the effectiveness of preventive mechanisms targeting at-risk children.
Minguzzi's murder
The case that sparked debate and received extensive international media coverage was the murder of another adolescent. On Jan.
Continue Reading on Daily Sabah
This preview shows approximately 15% of the article. Read the full story on the publisher's website to support quality journalism.