Eric Chua on protecting children from abuse
The Child Protective Service of the Ministry of Social and Family Development must balance multiple conflicting interests when determining what is best for a child, and is careful in exercising its powers, said Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Social and Family Development Eric Chua. Replying to MPs’ questions in Parliament on Monday (Mar 20), he pointed out that professionals and social service agencies work hard to intervene to prevent further harm, as every single life matters. However, it is not possible to expect that every single case will be detected, he said. He stressed the need for the community to report possible cases of abuse, and for children to seek help from trusted adults if they feel unsafe, as well as look out for their peers.
The Child Protective Service of the Ministry of Social and Family Development must balance multiple conflicting interests when determining what is best for a child, and is careful in exercising its powers, said Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Social and Family Development Eric Chua. Replying to MPs’ questions in Parliament on Monday (Mar 20), he pointed out that professionals and social service agencies work hard to intervene to prevent further harm, as every single life matters. However, it is not possible to expect that every single case will be detected, he said. He stressed the need for the community to report possible cases of abuse, and for children to seek help from trusted adults if they feel unsafe, as well as look out for their peers.
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