Family violence

Court acquits youth with autism and mental condition who assaulted parents

The prosecution had applied for a discharge amounting to an acquittal on the man’s charges and to issue a stern warning to him instead.

Jail for man who assaulted wife, harassed daughter and splashed hot water at two cops

The 74-year-old man was sentenced to two years, two months and two weeks’ jail on May 28.

At least 2 dead, 4 injured in southern Spain shooting

The overnight shooting happened at a house in the southern city of El Ejido, Almeria province.

askST: What do I need to know about new child protection measures after Megan Khung’s tragic case?

On April 30, MSF designated about 80 child protection case management agencies with the relevant expertise to handle child abuse cases, starting from May 1.

Pre-schools now report all child abuse directly to anti-violence hotline, no longer via ECDA: MSF

Posed photo of a young boy being tortured. [Generic photo for family violence, child abuse, stress]

News analysis

Why independent oversight matters when agencies disagree over child protection decisions

The formation of TAP also signals that raising differences should not be discouraged, and that varying perspectives may help surface blind spots.

About 80 selected agencies to manage child abuse from May 1, after Megan Khung case review

Minister of State for Social and Family Development Goh Pei Ming said MSF has designated the CPCM agencies to provide more specialised support to families and children.

Eight children killed at home in Louisiana domestic violence, US police say

Police officers secure a street where eight children, with ages ranging from 1 to 14, were killed in a mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana, on April 19, 2026.

South Korea suitcase murder reveals pattern of family abuse

Emotional abuse claims must show real harm beyond frustration, unhappiness: Singapore courts

A sculpture titled, Family by Brother Joseph McNally outside the Family Justice Courts, which is the State Courts' old building in Havelock Square on March 4, 2026.

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