The number of offences committed by minors in Kazakhstan fell by 6.9% in the first nine months of 2026. A positive trend was reported in Pavlodar, East Kazakhstan, Atyrau, Aktobe and Zhambyl regions.
The Ministry of Education, working with the Ministry of Internal Affairs, is continuing efforts to improve the prevention of juvenile offences. The work focuses on preventing unlawful behaviour, identifying risks early, providing targeted support to teenagers and building legal awareness.
The Ministry of Education is also conducting on-site monitoring in the regions to identify shortcomings in prevention efforts and determine how they can be strengthened.
Mandatory courses aimed at developing students’ legal literacy and civic responsibility were introduced in schools from the 2026–2027 academic year. Pupils in grades 5–7 take Foundations of the Constitution, which covers citizens’ basic rights and duties and promotes respect for the law and state institutions.
Students in grades 8–11 take the Law and Order course. It aims to develop legal awareness, prevent unlawful behaviour and foster personal responsibility for decisions.
Further prevention work will follow the principles of early risk identification, targeted support for minors and promoting law-abiding behaviour. These principles are set out in the Children of Kazakhstan Concept for 2026–2030 and the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the Prevention of Offences.
