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These guidelines expand on the protection of juveniles involved with law enforcement and judicial proceedings, making sure their treatment is consistent with their sense of dignity and worth. They have helped shape policies to better support children as victims, witnesses, or accused.

The Havana Rules outline standards for the treatment of juveniles in detention and custodial settings, insisting on respectful and humane treatment with a focus on reintegration. They have helped reform detention conditions and create orientation towards rehabilitation in systems worldwide.

The Beijing Rules provide comprehensive guidelines for the administration of juvenile justice. They call for a minimum age of criminal responsibility, due process, and the proportionality of punishment, thereby influencing domestic juvenile justice systems to focus on the welfare and rights of young offenders.

The ACRWC strengthens protections of children's rights in Africa, mandating measures for the reduction of juvenile delinquency and ensuring that child justice is administered separately from adults. It has been a basis for several countries to align their juvenile justice systems with international norms.

The standards set by the IIN focus on protecting the rights of children in Latin America and the Caribbean. They push for reforms in juvenile justice systems towards restorative justice practices and for the treatment of children in conflict with the law to conform with their developmental needs.

These guidelines recommend that European justice systems be adapted to the needs of children. They promote the right to be heard, protection of privacy, and the avoidance of undue delay, thus influencing European countries to create more child-centered and accessible justice procedures.

The Riyadh Guidelines address the prevention of juvenile delinquency, suggesting measures for social integration and emphasizing the role of family, community, and social institutions. They have encouraged legal systems to focus on social services and prevention programs.