Challenges of Victimological Prevention of Criminal Offences against Minors

Abstract The study aimed to investigate effective measures of victimization prevention and ensure the safety of minors in the context of modern threats. The study analysed the approaches to victimization prevention in Kazakhstan, the United States and Germany, with an emphasis on the differences in their methods. The study employed methods of statistical data analysis, regulations and international practice, which ensured a comparative study of the specifics of juvenile protection in different countries. In Kazakhstan, the legal regulation of the digital environment, including the control of harmful content and the enhancement of criminal law, is a priority. Germany uses educational initiatives aimed at both children and their parents to raise awareness of safe online behaviour. In the United States, the development of technological solutions, such as content filters and parental control tools, is prioritized to protect minors. The study highlighted the need to incorporate lessons on safe Internet practices into the school curriculum in Kazakhstan, as well as to enhance parents’ legal literacy through specialized educational courses and information campaigns. The importance of international cooperation aimed at developing unified measures to protect children in the digital space was highlighted. The results of the study demonstrate that effective protection of minors requires a comprehensive approach, including legislative, educational and technological measures. This approach will minimize the victimization of children and create safe conditions for their development in the face of modern digital threats.