SIXTH UNITED NATIONS CONGRESS on the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders

Caracas, Venezuela

25 August - 5 September 1980

Under the theme “Crime prevention and the quality of life”, the Sixth Congress recognized that crime prevention must be based on the social, cultural, political and economic circumstances of countries.

The Sixth Congress called for broad support and participation in crime prevention and the development of alternatives to imprisonment, as well as measures to address crime and abuse of power.

The Congress adopted resolutions on:

Crime trends and crime prevention strategies
Improvement of crime statistics
Development of minimum standards of juvenile justice
Measures to put an end to torture and extra-legal executions
De-institutionalization of corrections and community measures
Specific needs of women prisoners

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The “Caracas Declaration”

Through the “Caracas Declaration”, Member States underlined the vital role played by the United Nations in encouraging international cooperation and the development of norms and guidelines in the field of criminal policy. Member States were also called to ensure that those responsible for the functioning of the criminal justice system should be properly qualified for their tasks and should perform them in a manner, which is independent of personal or group interest. The Congress also recommended the establishment of a regional institute in Africa.

The United Nations in Vienna

SIXTH UNITED NATIONS CONGRESS on the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders

Caracas, Venezuela

25 August - 5 September 1980

Under the theme “Crime prevention and the quality of life”, the Sixth Congress recognized that crime prevention must be based on the social, cultural, political and economic circumstances of countries.

The Congress adopted resolutions on:

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The “Caracas Declaration”

Statistics:

920

participants

38

NGOs

102

governments

The United Nations in Vienna

SIXTH UNITED NATIONS CONGRESS on the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders

Caracas, Venezuela

25 August - 5 September 1980

Under the theme “Crime prevention and the quality of life”, the Sixth Congress recognized that crime prevention must be based on the social, cultural, political and economic circumstances of countries.

The Congress adopted resolutions on:

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The “Caracas Declaration”

Statistics:

920

participants

38

NGOs

102

governments

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