Talk of the Town: Child abuse in Singapore - Are we doing enough to protect our children

Child abuse cases in Singapore, including the tragic deaths of Megan Khung and Trevor Neo, have raised difficult questions about how we protect vulnerable children and whether warning signs are being missed. How do we recognise when discipline crosses the line into abuse? What happens when someone suspects a child is being harmed, and how can we intervene before it is too late?

On Talk of the Town, Let’s Talk, Singapore speaks with Justin Chan, Managing Partner of Justin Chan Chambers LLP & Dr David Teo, Deputy Medical Director, Senior Consultant Child & Adolescent and General Adult Psychiatrist at Connections MindHealth to examine the psychological impact of abuse, Singapore’s child protection system, and the legal measures available to safeguard children. We also explore why children may struggle to speak up, what happens after a report is made, and how members of the public can play a role in protecting a child at risk.

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