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.
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New Guidance Programme Cases by Gender
| Gender |
2007 |
2008 |
2009 |
2010 |
2011p |
| Male |
402 |
372 |
394 |
362 |
473 |
| Female |
246 |
221 |
173 |
166 |
181 |
| Total |
648 |
593 |
567 |
528 |
654 |
New Guidance Programme Cases by Age
| Age |
2007 |
2008 |
2009 |
2010 |
2011p |
| <13 |
52 |
47 |
36 |
42 |
73 |
| 13-15 years |
427 |
360 |
341 |
301 |
352 |
| 16 years and above |
169 |
186 |
190 |
185 |
229 |
| Total |
648 |
593 |
567 |
528 |
654 |
Source: Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports
Statistics correct as at 15 Feb 2012.