{
  "id": 17042415,
  "title": "Domestic abuse cases handled by community agencies remain elevated in 2025, with over half involving children",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/domestic-abuse-cases-handled-by-community-agencies-remain-elevated-in",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-29T10:00:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CNA - Singapore",
    "slug": "cna-singapore",
    "url": "https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/msf-domestic-violence-children-abuse-6496051"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In 2025, domestic abuse cases managed by community organizations continue to be a significant issue, with over half of these cases involving children, according to a report from the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF). The number of new low- and moderate-risk cases increased slightly to 4,686, a 3.5% rise from the 4,527 cases reported in 2024. However, this figure remains higher than the 3,918 cases recorded in 2023. Child abuse constituted the majority of low- and moderate-risk cases, with 2,476 instances in 2025, up from 2,373 the previous year. Of the 2,021 new high-risk abuse cases recorded last year, 1,917 were child abuse cases. While the total high-risk figure cannot be directly compared year-to-year due to changes in counting methodology, the reported elevation in cases may indicate improved detection and reporting, as well as earlier intervention. Tier 1 cases, overseen by community agencies, account for the majority of abuse cases, while tier 2 cases, managed by the MSF's Protective Service, may require statutory intervention.",
  "summary": "Child abuse continued to account for the largest share of low- and moderate-risk cases, with physical abuse being the most common type experienced, a Ministry of Social and Family Development report found.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}