The Guidance Programme is a pre-Court diversionary programme for first-time juvenile offenders who have committed minor offences.
This programme aims to help the juvenile develop better self-control, take responsibility for his / her actions and acquire lifeskills, with the active involvement of parents.
Upon successful completion of the programme, the juvenile will not be charged, but let off with a police caution.
Completion Rate (%)
Completion Rate : 96.0 (Cases closed in 2008)
Completion Rate : 94.0 (Cases closed in 2009)
Completion Rate : 94.0 (Cases closed in 2010)
Recidivism Rate* (%)
Recidivism Rate : 13.0 (Cases closed in 2005)
Recidivism Rate : 14.7 (Cases closed in 2006)
Recidivism Rate : 12.0 (Cases closed in 2007)
*Recidivism Rate calculated based on a 3-year time frame. With effect from the 2003 cohort, a more comprehensive methodology for calculating recidivism was introduced.
Source: Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports
Statistics correct as at 15 Feb 2012.