What is Family Violence?
Family violence refer to behaviours that wilfully or knowingly cause hurt and places a family member in fear or hurt, confining or restraining a family member against his/her will, and causing continual harassment with the intention and knowledge of causing anguish to the family member (Women's Charter, 2009)
Identifying
violence
PLaces where I can get help from:
The National Anti-Violence and Sexual Harrassment (NAVH) Helpline is available 24 hours if you or someone you know is encountering child abuse, adult abuse, vulnerable adult abuse or family violence-related matters. Available in English, Mandarin, Malay, Tamil.
NAVH Helpline: 1800-777-0000
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If you are at risk of or contemplating suicide, please call Samaritans of Singapore (SOS) 24-hour hotline.
SOS: 1800-221 4444
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For helplines and NGOs outside of Singapore, please visit Lila
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Protection Specialist Centres
There are three centres (PAVE, Trans Safe Centre, Care Corner Project Start)
where you get support,
including applying for a
Protection Order
Police
Call 999 or go to the nearest neighbourhood Police Post or Center for help
Family Service Centers
Go to the nearest family service centre for help or if you need someone to talk to
Call Hotlines
There are various hotlines available if you need support. However, if you are in imminent danger, please call 999
Family Justice Court/Syariah Court
You can apply for Protection Order or Expedited Order at Family Justice Court
