Global Journal of Human Social Science, C: Sociology and Culture, Volume 23 Issue 2

© 2023 Global Journals Volume XXIII Issue II Version I 42 ( ) Global Journal of Human Social Science - Year 2023 C Self-reporting of youth delinquency in the Balkans and beyond: Results of the ISRD3 International Self-Reporting Study of Delinquency in the Context of Violence, Victimization, and Substance Abuse in Comparative Aspects Having friends, who committed robbery, in % Violent offences 29 29 Violent offences = robbery and assault (last year prevalence) by cannabis use (life time prevalence), in % Respondents, who have already consumed cannabis, are 4-18-37 times more likely to commit a violent offence than those who have never tried cannabis. This likelihood is the highest in Ukraine, Macedonia (18 times) and Bosnia-Herzegovina (37 times). This is the lowest in Serbia, Armenia and Switzerland. This association is significant and highly significant in all taken countries and their groups. Comparison of the results of bivariate analysis shows that cannabis use has a stronger influence on violent offences than on minor offences perpetration. Minor offences 26 (last year prevalence) by binge drinking (last month prevalence), in % Respondents, who have five or more alcohol drinks on one occasion during last 30 days, are 2-4 times more likely to commit a minor offence. This association is highly significant for all countries. 30 Minor offences = graffiti, vandalism, shoplifting, group fight, caring weapon, and animal cruelty