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In April 2017, the Singapore Children’s Society was appointed by the National Council of Social Services (NCSS) to pilot the scheme.
In April 2017, the Singapore Children’s Society was appointed by the National Council of Social Services (NCSS) to pilot the scheme.


The scheme provides trained independent volunteers, known as Appropriate Adults (AAs), to accompany young suspects under the age of 16 during police interviews. After a successful trial, the program was implemented islandwide in 2019.
After a successful trial, the program was implemented islandwide in 2019.


Parents and guardians are not permitted to serve as AAs to maintain neutrality.
Parents and guardians are not permitted to serve as AAs to maintain neutrality.