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In the midst of a whirlwind of profound changes and transformations from the economic, political, social and technological system, contextualize the situation of the family and adolescents at risk or in conflict with the law, through data and reports published from the Policy Public Ministry of Youth, the Situation of Children and Adolescents of Panama and the Integrated National System of Criminal Statistics SIEC; We look for elements to know if adolescents are at risk or in conflict with the law and what factor their family meets (risk or protection).The divergences in the legal norms for adolescents, added to the absence of research, hinder the progress necessary to achieve effective prevention strategies and programs in this area. Keeping the family and adolescents facing multiple stigmas and stereotypes, which have impacted public opinion, inciting the increase of sanctions without a scientific basis.