Definition Of Family Violence Singapore

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Definition of family violence singapore. Trans safe centre 6449 9088. Spousal abuse is the most common form of family violence in singapore according to a new study by pave the leading agency that deals with such cases based on 3 600 cases it has handled over the. The general legal framework and provisions for the protection of children and victims of violence in singapore are set out in a number of statutes. Definition of the child.

In case of immediate threat call the police at 999. Who is considered a family member. What constitutes family violence or domestic violence. The legal definition of family violence is in section 64 of the women s charter.

A family member is defined in section 64 of. It is important to note that the law only provides essential. Be it enacted by the president with the advice and consent of the parliament of singapore as follows. The singapore family size is small and its population is ageing.

However family violence does not include any force lawfully used in self defence or by way of correction towards a child below 21 years of age. Causing hurt to a family member by such act which is known or ought to have been known would result in hurt. As a result milder forms of violence used to discipline a child e g. Pave integrated services for individual and family protection specialist centre isifpsc 6555 0390.

Willfully or knowingly placing or attempting to place a family member in fear of hurt. Legal definitions of violence. 1 in 10 women in singapore has experienced physical violence or abuse by a male. Caning do not constitute family violence.

Wilfully or knowingly placing or attempting to place a family member in fear of hurt. Wrongful confining or restraining a family member against their will. An act to protect spouses children and other family members in situations of family violence or threatened family violence and to make provisions for purposes connected therewith. Wilfully or knowingly placing or attempting to place a family member in fear of hurt.

General enquiries 6779 7137. According to section 64 of the women s charter family violence includes any of the following. Causing hurt to a family member by an act which he or she ought to know would cause and result in hurt. You can find the women s charter at the singapore statutes online website.

Singapore ranked 57 out of 137 in the 2011 global gender gap report with a score of 0 691 with 0 representing inequality and 1 representing equality. Under section 64 family violence is. Mon fri 10 a m. Mon fri 10 a m.

Visit www breakthesilence sg for more information on family violence the available help avenues and the national family violence networking system nfvns.