Sport and physical activity: An alternative way to Hong Kong government in preventing and relieving juvenile delinquency

Abstract

This research aims to investigate the feasibility of sport policy in preventing and relieving juvenile delinquency in overseas context and provide policy recommendations to Hong Kong Government. Australia and Singapore were chosen in the research. The research conducted secondary data analysis to examine sport programs in the two countries, and the findings have proved the effectiveness of those programs. A sport policy that applicable to Hong Kong was proposed. Potential limitations of the policy were figured out beforehand. Additionally, possible solutions were suggested to make the policy more practical. The results bring some theoretical and practical implications on juvenile delinquency prevention.