Singapore’s courts are increasingly sending those charged with offences for counselling and mental health support, well before their sentencing. It is an early intervention strategy to tackle the root causes of their crimes like addiction and start rehabilitation immediately. The State Courts now work with 19 community partners, up from just two in 2008. Aslam Shah spoke with a man who has been waiting 5 years for his sentence.
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