The current research seeks to study the criminal procedural model for children and young people in the legal system of Iran. Based on the results of the research, the recent legislative alterations in Iran have led to the formation of a differential criminal procedural model in the related field. This differential model, in line with the teachings of children’s rights, theories of criminology and global standards of legal procedures for children and young people, has paved the way to: a) form specific institutes for the consideration of children and young people’s offences, b) have special agents find jobs in such institutes and c) determine a special legal procedure; all of which differ from the ones used for adults. According to the aforementioned legal alterations, it could be stated that the criminal justice for children and young people in the legal system of Iran has moved towards an educational-welfare model, the main goal of which is not punishment, but to support children and young people who have violated the law, correct and rehabilitate them, and help them secure their higher interests.
