1 Admission and discharge

(1) Number of newly admitted juveniles in juvenile classification homes
  Fig. 4-2-3-1 shows the number of juveniles newly admitted to juvenile classification homes since 1949.

Fig. 4-2-3-1  Number of newly admitted juveniles in juvenile classification homes (1949–2007)

  The number of newly admitted juveniles increased from 1996, marking a record high since 1970 in 2003, but decreased for four consecutive years from 2004 (see Appendix 4-11). Among newly admitted juveniles in 2007, those admitted by way of protective detention accounted for 85.5% and those by protective detention instead of detention accounted for 10.7% of the total. There were also very few juveniles admitted by way of detention or custody, etc. (Source: Annual Report of Statistics on Correction).

(2) Characteristics of newly admitted juveniles
  Fig. 4-2-3-2 shows the age distribution of newly admitted juveniles in classification homes by sex over the last 20 years.
  For males, the ratio of junior juveniles is on a generally upward trend. Comparison between males and females shows that the ratio of younger juveniles admitted to juvenile classification homes is higher in females.

Fig. 4-2-3-2  Age distribution of newly admitted juveniles in juvenile classification homes by sex (1988–2007)

  Fig. 4-2-3-3 shows the percent distribution of newly admitted juveniles in juvenile classification homes in 2007 by sex, age group and type of delinquency.

Fig. 4-2-3-3  Percent distribution of newly admitted juveniles in juvenile classification homes by sex, age group and type of delinquency (2007)

  For males, theft accounted for the highest proportion in all age groups. For females, as the age group shifts from junior to senior, the ratio of pre-delinquency declined, while that of Stimulant Control Act violations rose.

(3) Reasons for discharge
  Fig. 4-2-3-4 shows the percent distribution of juveniles discharged from juvenile classification homes by reason.

Fig. 4-2-3-4  Percent distribution of juveniles discharged from juvenile classification homes by reason (2007)