Reformative Training Centre
The Reformative Training (RT) regime was first established in 1957, modelled after the Borstal System in the United Kingdom.
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In April 2024, Youth Guidance Outreach Services (YGOS), together with REACH Community Services, formed a consortium and was appointed by the Singapore Prison Service (SPS) to provide aftercare Case Management Service (CMS). The objective of the CMS is to provide rehabilitation and reintegration into society.
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It helps the youths to reflect on their behaviour, build responsible lifestyles, and develop skills through tailored programmes.
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They will go through the institution training and treatment (residential phase), followed by determining their suitability for release under a supervision order (community supervision phase) or release for supervision (ROS).
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If you are interested in volunteering with us in this meaningful work, please email Clarice at volunteer@ygos.org.sg
What is reformative training, and why is it used in wide range of cases in Singapore?
SINGAPORE — Recent cases of young offenders being sentenced to reformative training for crimes ranging from rape to selling e-cigarettes have led some to wonder why such varied offenses can fall under this rehabilitative regime.
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On Monday (Jan 22), a 19-year-old, who was 16 when he raped a 14-year-old schoolmate, was given such a sentence for a minimum of one year.
Then, on Tuesday, an 18-year-old who advertised the sexual services of two underage girls on Telegram was sentenced to at least six months of reformative training.
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And then on Friday, a teenager who helped sell electronic cigarettes to his friends, among other offenses such as rioting, was sentenced to a minimum of 12 months’ reformative training.
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In light of these cases, some have also wondered what is the difference between this regime and a normal jail term, and what kind of offenders are eligible for the regime.