To enhance support for young offenders, the mechanism of Family Conference has been introduced for children / juveniles cautioned under the Police Superintendent's Discretion Scheme since 1 October 2003. The objectives of Family Conference are to bring together the cautioned juveniles and their family members as well as professionals from relevant Government departments / agencies at an early stage to assess the needs of the juveniles and to draw up follow-up plan to address their needs.

Protocol providing guidelines for police officers, social workers and relevant professionals on conducting Family Conference (2009 revised version - effective from 15th August 2009) can be downloaded here:

Protocol on Conducting Family Conference for Juveniles Cautioned under the Police Superintendent's Discretion Scheme (Revised in August 2009)

Annex 1 - Consent form for referral

Annex 2 - Referral for social services

Annex 3 - Background report on juvenile offender

Annex 5 - Sample notification letter (Family Conference necessary)

Annex 6 - Reply memo (Family Conference not necessary)

Annex 8 - Reply slip (attendance to Family Conference)

Annex 11 - Record of Family Conference