Working with the youth very early on, can go a long way in preventing deviant behaviour.

According to a vacationing acting police commissioner Mc Donald Jacob, it's one of the best ways to guide children away from a life of crime.

Despite being on vacation, he attended the official opening of a community life center in Princes Town this afternoon where he spoke with the media.

Reporter Cindy Raghubar-Teekersingh was there and tells us more.