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This article explores the vital issue of obtaining actionable operational and investigative information by law enforcement operatives to combat crimes committed by youth under the conditions of martial law. The study examines the challenges faced in implementing operational and investigative measures during wartime and outlines strategies to address these difficulties. Particular attention is given to the need for adapting operational approaches to wartime realities and strengthening coordination among operational units in combating youth crime. The authors analyze the specific dynamics of the operational environment that have emerged as a result of military actions. The article highlights the necessity of conducting systematic assessments of the operational situation, including the analysis and forecasting of crime trends within service areas. This enables the development and implementation of targeted operational and investigative measures to counteract youth crime effectively. Timely identification of new threats, both internal and external, is critical for adjusting operational tactics to martial law conditions. The study examines key methods for obtaining operationally significant information, such as confidential informants, undercover operations, strategic operational combinations, and advanced technical measures. It identifies problematic aspects of operational and investigative activities under martial law and proposes methods to overcome these challenges. The authors stress the importance of establishing robust interagency cooperation among law enforcement agencies and other relevant entities. The timely exchange of information and coordinated operational-preventive actions are essential for preventing and solving youth crimes. The article also discusses contentious issues in the field and offers recommendations for improving operational practices. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article examines the theoretical and practical foundations of the formation of state juvenile policy. In particular, the initial principles on which an effective juvenile policy should be based are considered, in particular the principles of human rights, social justice, a preventive approach and an interdisciplinary approach. The author analyzes the role of state institutions in ensuring children's rights, as well as the interaction between different levels of government and public organizations. The importance of integrating social, legal and psychological aspects into the process of developing juvenile policy, as well as its adaptation to changing socio-cultural conditions, is emphasized. The key challenges and prospects facing the state in the context of protecting children's rights and preventing juvenile delinquency are also highlighted. The importance of interagency and intersectoral cooperation for the implementation of juvenile policy is also discussed. The emphasis is placed on the need for a comprehensive approach to the problem, which includes the interaction of social protection bodies, education, healthcare, law enforcement bodies and justice bodies. The author proposes a vision of a model of state juvenile polic y, which is aimed not only at punishing offenders, but also at creating favorable conditions for their rehabilitation and social adaptation. The issue of ensuring children's access to necessary social services, in particular in the field of psychosocial support and education, is also considered. An important aspect of the article is the identification of priority areas for the development of juvenile policy, including improving the legislative framework, modernizing the system of upbringing and support for children, and improving preventive measures to prevent delinquency among minors. In addition, the author emphasizes the need for constant assessment of the effectiveness of state juvenile policy and its adaptation to changes in society, in particular by taking into account the latest approaches in the field of psychology, sociology, and pedagogy. The article provides important recommendations for specialists in the field of juvenile justice, social workers, teachers, and representatives of state bodies who work with children and adolescents in difficult life situations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article comprehensively analyzes Israel's experience in the legal regulation of cybersecurity and explores its potential adaptation for Ukraine. Israel is a leading cybersecurity nation due to its integrated approach to cyber protection. The paper examines key legislative acts and organizational measures implemented in Israel, such as establishing specialized cyber units like TEHILA and the Israel National Cyber Directorate (INCD), and coordination centers that facilitate cohesive efforts between governmental and private organizations. The article highlights the significance of incorporating cybersecurity mechanisms into Israel's national defense strategy and the active involvement of the private sector, including numerous tech companies and startups, in safeguarding information infrastructure. The crucial role of international cooperation, particularly with the EU and the USA, in developing an effective cyber strategy is also discussed, emphasizing its relevance for Ukraine amidst the ongoing conflict with Russia. Additionally, the article delves into the continuous improvement of cybersecurity technologies and the professional development of specialists in this field. It highlights the importance of a holistic approach encompassing technological advancements and strategic planning. The paper also emphasizes the need for interagency coordination and the collaboration with international partners to elevate the overall cybersecurity posture. Key aspects of adapting Israeli approaches to Ukrainian realities are outlined, including the necessity of establishing specialized bodies, developing a national cybersecurity strategy, and engaging the private sector in cybersecurity efforts. By integrating Israel's best practices, Ukraine can significantly bolster its cyber defense capabilities, enhancing its ability to respond to cyber threats more effectively and protecting its critical infrastructures. Furthermore, the study addresses legal regulation issues, including both the regulatory framework and practical aspects of implementing cybersecurity measures at national and local levels. Continuous monitoring and evaluation of the effectiveness of these measures are essential to identify and ne utralize potential threats timely. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The purpose of the study is to determine the core directions and means of the creation of a positive image of Ukraine as an independent state and a tool of public and cultural diplomacy in the activity of the Diplomatic Service. The research methodology is based on the principles of scientificity, historicism, systematization as well as general and particular scientific research methods. The methods of source criticism, inter alia, are used to identify and classify sources, completeness and reliability of the facts contained therein; the method of imagology allows exploring the tools of Ukrainian diplomacy in the field of shaping foreign societies' perceptions of the Ukrainians, their history and culture. The scientific novelty of the research results is approved by the reconstruction of the institutionalization origins of public and cultural diplomacy in the activity of the Diplomatic Service of Ukraine, the formation of tools for promoting the Ukrainian idea, the use of art to create a positive image of Ukraine. Conclusions. With the aim of information dissemination about Ukraine in the World and confronting anti-Ukrainian propaganda, an institutional structure was built that included the relevant units in the central office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the information and press bureaus of diplomatic missions. The peculiarity of the implementation of the tasks of Ukrainian diplomacy in the sphere of achieving a presence in the global information area was public funding, interagency cooperation, and activity coordination with governments, civil society, Ukrainian emigration of host countries. To complete these tasks, there were such tools as the placement of articles and interviews of the ambassadors and senior diplomats on the pages of foreign press, the publication of periodical bulletins and serial collections about Ukraine, its history and culture, the organization of popular scientific lectures, book exhibitions, concerts of Ukrainian creative troupes, and also teaching Ukrainian language courses, detecting foreign Ukrainika, and film showings. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]