Objective:

To analyze the situations of vulnerability experienced by adolescent offenders.

Method:

This is an integrative literature review carried out in the Scientific Electronic Library Online (Scielo), Virtual Health Library (VHL) and Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online (Medline) databases which resulted in 33 included studies, published between the years 2009 and 2019 and that, after analysis of semantic content, originated four categories.

Results:

The results were presented in the categories: conflicting family relationships; involvement with alcohol and drugs; unfavorable sociodemographic situations; programmatic vulnerability and the absence of the State.

Conclusion:

As a contribution to the practice of professionals, especially in primary care, this study points out strategies to analyze the situations of vulnerability that adolescent offenders experience, and thus, act in the promotion of health, minimization of injuries and assistance for social reintegration.

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