Trajetórias de risco infanto-juvenil: a influência de ambientes familiares desestruturados na delinquência e na dependência.

Abstract

This paper analyzes risk trajectories during childhood and adolescence, focusing on the influence of dysfunctional family environments on the emotional, moral, and social development of children and adolescents. It seeks to demonstrate how the absence of healthy emotional bonds and exposure to family conflicts can act as criminological factors, contributing to poor choices, involvement in criminal practices, emotional and chemical dependencies, and insertion into abusive relationships. The research uses a qualitative approach, based on a literature review and analysis of studies in the criminal and legal fields, linking the comprehensive protection provided for in the Child and Adolescent Statute (ECA) with the need for effective public policies to prevent these cycles of vulnerability. It concludes that strengthening socio-educational measures, psychological support, and family protection is essential to reduce the negative impacts of family breakdown and prevent youth marginalization. Keywords: Risk trajectories. Family breakdown. Dependency. Juvenile delinquency.