New Beyond Parental Control Cases, Annual

Beyond parental control or BPC refers to a child or young person who is below the age of 16 years who may be in persistent conflict with his/her parent/s and school or other authorities and who may be displaying at risk behaviours. Usually, there is a breakdown in the relationship and communication between the child/young person and his/her parent/s. It may result in the inability of the parent/s to exercise care and control over the child/young person. In these circumstances, the parent/s can apply to the Youth Court for a BPC order.

In filing a BPC complaint*, the parent/s and the child/young person may be put through a diversionary programme such as pre-complaint mediation. This is a measure to minimise the child/young person’s exposure to the judicial system. Should such diversionary measures fail, the Youth Court can place the child/young person on Statutory Supervision or admit him/her into a residential facility for those who display very high risk behaviours.

The count refers to the cases by gender annually.

Footnote: *BPC complaint refers to a situation where the parents had filled a BPC concerning the child but is pending court's decision. A BPC case refers to a situation where court has issued a BPC order concerning the child.