Probation is a key community-based rehabilitation programme for dealing with juvenile offenders who may otherwise be sent to penal (e.g. Young Persons Section of Prison) or corrective institutions (e.g. MCYS Homes).

Probationers may continue with most of his / her day-to-day activities, but is required to comply with certain conditions as stipulated by the Court.

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Other Courts* Referrals by Gender

Gender	2007	2008	2009	2010	2011p
Male	780	876	968	909	818
Female	175	164	206	193	170
Total	955	1,040	1,174	1,102	988

*Other Courts refer to Subordinate/High Courts

Other Courts* Referrals by Age

Age	2007	2008	2009	2010	2011p
Below 16 years	0	0	1	0	2
16-18 years	636	681	748	664	494
19-21 years	254	309	360	319	342
22 years and above	65	50	65	119	150
Total	955	1,040	1,174	1,102	988

*Other Courts refer to Subordinate/High Courts



Source: Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports

Statistics correct as at 15 Feb 2012.