Criminological Characteristics and Prevention of Crimes Related to the Creation of Destructive Organizations of an Antisocial Orientation

The article offers a definition of destructive organizations of antisocial orientation, reflects their classification. Special attention is paid to the prevention and counteraction of such activities with the help of criminological, psychological and pedagogical measures. The transformation of destructive cults and sects in modern conditions is shown. The characteristic features of the leader, ideologist, participant of a non-profit organization that encroaches on the personality and rights of citizens are highlighted. Such persons most often commit crimes against the person, property, sexual inviolability (sexual freedom), public safety, public health, moral principles, State power and the order of administration. The purpose of the study was to reflect the social danger of creating (participating) in the activities of destructive associations of an antisocial orientation. The methods of psychological influence and manipulation of personality in the groups (organizations) under consideration are listed. A set of measures for the prevention and suppression of crimes provided for in Article 239 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation and other related criminal law norms is proposed.

sects, religious cults, destructive organizations, prevention, criminology, crime prevention, suppression of offenses, subculture