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More child abuse cases in S’pore in 2025; reports to anti-violence helpline rose 49%

Physical abuse was the most common form of abuse, according to an annual report by MSF.

In 2025, there were 2,476 new child abuse cases of low or moderate safety and risk concerns, up by 16% from 2,128 in 2023 and 4% from 2,373 in 2024.

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