Research On The Prevention And Management Of The Crimes Committed By The Elderly In Japan

As early as 1970,Japan had already entered the aging society,the aging level is far higher than the world average.In Japan,the increase of crimes committed by the elderly in Japan has become a major problem in the aging society.In order to cope with the problem of crimes committed by the elderly,Japan has formulated a targeted system and improved relevant legislation.And expanded infrastructures and medical facilities to improve the living environment and quality of life of the elderly;According to the characteristics of the elderly criminals,Japan has formulated the countermeasures to improve the living ability of the elderly.Help ex-prisoners adapt to society and prevent the crime from happening again.It is of great significance to analyze the present situation and characteristics of crimes committed by the elderly in Japan and the countermeasures taken by the Japanese government.The first chapter is about the meaning and characteristics of elderly crime in Japan.This chapter explains the basic problem of elderly crime.The crime of the elderly refers to the crime committed by the elderly who has reached the age of 65.Crimes committed by the elderly are mainly motivated by solving economic problems,relieving loneliness and longing for care,mainly committed by the elderly alone,mostly non-violent property crimesThe second chapter is the crime situation of the crimes committed by the elderly in Japan.In this chapter,the author analyzes the current situation of elderly crime in Japan by means of literature research,statistical analysis and other methods based on the data statistics conducted by the Japanese government for the study of elderly crime.At present,the main status quo of elderly crime in Japan is as follows:the number of elderly crimes is on the rise,the proportion of female elderly crimes is increasing,the elderly crime violence tendency is increasing,the rate in re-imprisonment after release from prison is high,and the parole rate is relatively low.The third chapter is about the crime causes of the elderly in Japan.In this chapter,the author analyzes the causes of crimes committed by the elderly from the causes of the person?the causes of the psychology?the causes of the economics?And using the method of literature analysis and interdisciplinary research.Social and economic recession making the elderly income is poor.It is difficult to maintain personal livelihood;the changes in the family structure and the weaken function of family pension making the elderly living alone has become the norm,and their daily life lacks family care,love and warm.With the growth of age,the physiological function of the elderly changes,physical conditions become worse;Psychology changes,and psychological needs are difficult to meet.These have become the incentive for the elderly to commit crimes.The fourth chapter is the prevention and control system of the crime of the elderly in Japan.In order to ensure that the growing number of elderly people can have a comfortable living environment,better enjoy the old age of life,reduce the occurrence of crime.The Japanese government has developed a relatively complete legal system,starting from nursing,medical care,health care,social welfare and other aspects.It is fully protecting the legitimate rights and interests of the elderly.According to the characteristics of the elderly criminals serving sentences in prison,the Japanese government has formulated a special system to give them full care and reduce the occurrence of reoffending.The fifth chapter is the enlightenment of prevention and treatment of elderly crime in Japan to China.At present,the number of elderly population is increasing in China,and the aging problem is approaching us.Facing this situation,we should make preparations in advance.In this chapter,the author takes the measures taken by the Japanese government in the face of elderly crimes as a reference,and based on the actual conditions of China,from strengthening the legislative guarantee,reforming the community correction system,strengthening the social security system as a starting point,puts forward suggestions to protect the legitimate rights and interests of the elderly and ensure them to enjoy life better.