The 4th Global Youth Forum for a Culture of Lawfulness was held from 5 to 7 March 2026.

　At the opening ceremony, Her Imperial Highness Princess Tsuguko of Takamado delivered a congratulatory address, following the welcome speech by Professor Emeritus OMURA Masahiko, Chief Executive Director and Chair of the Board of Chuo University, as well as the opening remarks by Mr. MITANI Hidehiro, State Minister of Justice, and Mr. John Brandolino, Acting Executive Director of UNODC. 

​　After the opening ceremony, Dr. NOGUCHI Soichi, Astronaut, delivered an inspiring message to young people aspiring to make their mark on the global stage, drawing on his experience working on numerous missions with multinational teams in space. Following that, Dr. SHIKATA Ko, Professor of Chuo University, spoke on the role of community engagement in preventing re-offending and supporting social reintegration.

　Over the course of the three-day Forum, participants engaged in lively discussions on the current state of social reintegration support and effective collaboration between youth and local communities. They shared insights on recidivism prevention initiatives in their respective countries and engaged in passionate discussions about the necessary perspectives and challenges  for supporting the smooth reintegration of offenders into society, focusing on the roles of youth and local communities.

　At the end of this forum, a set of recommendations was adopted. These recommendations will be presented to the United Nations and expected to be a reference to policy makers and practitioners.