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The Children and Young Persons' Act states that a juvenile is a male or female person who is 7 years or above and below 16 years. This MCYS's Guide provides more information on the Management of Juvenile Delinquency in Singapore, as well as an overview of the key terms and programmes the juveniles undergo in their rehabilitation. |
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Beyond
Parental Control
Children beyond parental control are those below 16 years of age and who
display behavioural problems so severe that parents might apply to the
Court for assistance in managing them. Upon the complaint, the Court may
place the child under statutory supervision or admit him / her into a Home,
with the parents’ / caregivers’ consent. |
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Guidance
Programme
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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Probation
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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MCYS Juvenile Homes
The MCYS Juvenile Homes cater to juveniles who are at risk, or have gotten
into trouble with the law, but whose behaviour and circumstances render
community-based options inappropriate or unsuitable. These Homes offer
rehabilitative programmes to help and develop the juveniles so that they
can reintegrate into society as socially responsible persons. |
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Child Abuse
MCYS is the lead agency against child abuse and seeks to protect children
from child abuse through effective detection, incisive investigations,
and swift punishment of perpetrators. Victims are placed under a care programme
to help them through the trauma of their experience. |
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| - Child Abuse Investigations By Investigation Outcome |
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