The Guidance Programme is a pre-Court diversionary programme for youths who commit minor offences. This programme aims to help the youths 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 youths will not be charged and will receive a police caution.
Completion Rate(%) for Guidance Programme
| Cohort |
2011 |
2012 |
2013 |
2014 |
2015 |
2016 |
2017 |
2018 |
2019 |
| Completion Rate (%) |
89.6 |
89.6 |
88.0 |
85.4 |
90.1 |
85.0 |
81.9 |
91.6 |
91.3 |
| Total |
89.6 |
89.6 |
88.0 |
85.4 |
90.1 |
85.0 |
81.9 |
91.6 |
91.3 |
Recidivism Rate* (%) for Guidance Programme
| Cohort |
2010 |
2011 |
2012 |
2013 |
2014 |
2015 |
| Recidivism Rate* (%) |
14.9 |
12.8 |
3.5 |
5.2 |
7.8 |
9.0 |
| Total |
14.9 |
12.8 |
3.5 |
5.2 |
7.8 |
9.0 |
*Recidivism Rate calculated based on a 3-year time frame.
Source: Ministry of Social and Family Development
Updated as of 26 May 2020