25.01.2026 11:30
The recent increase in the number of children falling into the clutches of criminal gangs and the peer murders of children like Ahmet Minguzzi and Atlas Çağlayan have prompted the government to take action. Acting on President Erdoğan's instructions, the AK Party has initiated a two-pronged effort to prevent children from being led into crime. Penalties for children involved in crime will be increased, and measures will be taken towards parents.
The peer murder of Ahmet Minguzzi and Atlas Çağlayan has burned the hearts of millions. The increasing number of children falling into the clutches of criminal organizations in recent times has also prompted the government to take action on this issue. Under the instruction of President Erdoğan, relevant institutions and the AK Party have initiated a two-pronged effort to solve the problem.
One aspect of the work will be to increase the penalties related to children who are drawn into crime. Some articles in the judicial packages in this direction will be revised. The second aspect will be steps towards rehabilitation and support for parents. The report prepared by the Research Commission on Children Drawn into Crime will also be a guiding factor here.
PARENTS IN PRISON
Studies show that the vast majority of children drawn into crime are those whose parents are divorced or have a parent in prison.
"THERE IS A SOCIAL DECAY"
According to a report in Sabah Newspaper, AK Party officials pointed out that the rates of marriage and divorce have nearly equalized, stating: "This is a real problem. There is a social decay. When families break apart, children are left vulnerable in this situation. No matter how much you increase the penalties, it is not enough on its own."
"THE WHOLE SOCIETY MUST THINK ABOUT THIS"
If the rehabilitation and reform process related to a crime is not successful, you cannot prevent the crime. First and foremost, a process should be conducted aimed at families. The entire society must think about this, and academics and the scientific community should come together to work on solution-oriented approaches."