Different people have worked in the research group in the past.

Currently there are only two persons:

• Judit Strömpl (head of the group) and
• Kadi Ilves.

The study of deviant behaviour began in 1975 in the Laboratory of Criminology, in 1985 the laboratory changed its name and existed as the Laboratory of the Sociology of Deviant Behaviour. Until 1993 when it was reduced into a research group.

Main studies:

• 1985 - 1989 People with impaired hearing (E. Raska)
• 1986 - 1990 Crime prevention (E. Raska)
• 1994 - 1995 The social causes of minor’s deviant behaviour The treatment and rehabilitation of deviant minors and the prevention of deviant behaviour. Research project Project leader - Judit Strömpl

The research project examines young people in Estonian special schools and detention centers in order to clarify the causes that lead to minors deviant behaviour. Proceeding from social causes, rehabilitation possibilities are sought for deviant minors (i.e. for those not yet in connection establishments) on the one hand, and ways for developing more effective methods of social work with minors in correction institutions and those released from such centers, as well as for their rehabilitation and socialization, on the other hand.

Aadress:

Tiigi 78-224, Tartu EE50410

Phone: +372 7 - 375 928