Column 5 Improvement of Treatment of Juvenile Delinquents

Two Acts that provide basic rules for the treatment of juvenile delinquents were enacted in 2014.

The Juvenile Training School Act (Act No. 58 of 2014) stipulates that juvenile training schools shall provide inmates with appropriate correctional education and other treatment that contribute to their sound development according to their individual characteristics.

The Juvenile Classification Home Act stipulates that juvenile classification homes shall make assessments based on professional knowledge and skills, provide inmates with appropriate treatment according to their situation, and provide advice and support for juveniles and relevant organizations within the local community in order to prevent crime and delinquency.