The role of social workers in preventing juvenile delinquency

Misunderstanding the role and position of police social workers is one of the problems during the investigation of juveniles cases; in fact, this group should be treated carefully based on their specific psychological condition. Few researches are conducted on this problem and no one deals with preventing the problem. The research method of the paper is descriptive – analytical and library search through books and national / international laws is utilized to illuminate the role of social workers in preventing youth crime. The finding showed that their role in the course of trial progress is very influential in maintaining juvenile rights. In fact, the role social workers in restorative justice should not be neglected easily.