The Earth Times
10 May 2008
Singapore - The number of abused and neglected children brought before Singapore courts for care and protection orders has been on the rise, published data said on Saturday. The number reached 114 last year compared to 18 in 1996.
In one-third of the 2007 cases, the abusers were the children's mothers, with fathers accounting for one-fifth of the cases, said The Straits Times. One in four youngsters were abused by both parents.
To enable the courts to deal in depth with such cases, a specialized Child Care Court will be set up to hear them every Friday, assisted by a psychologist and social workers working closely with the Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports.
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