IN FOCUS: What happens when those who hurt their families seek help
This article explores the experiences of individuals who seek help after engaging in domestic abuse, highlighting the emotional and physical toll on their families. It emphasizes the importance of intervention programs for perpetrators to break cycles of violence.
Why it matters
It sheds light on the often-overlooked perspective of perpetrators seeking rehabilitation, which is essential for domestic violence prevention.
One mother sought help after hitting her son whenever she lost patience, making him fearful and constantly on edge.
A father looks at a pamphlet and contemplates seeking help for his abusive behaviour. (Illustration: CNA/Clara Ho)
Charmaine Jacob 12 Aug 2026 06:00AM (Updated: 12 Aug 2026 09:49AM) Bookmark Bookmark Share WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Email LinkedIn Set CNA as your preferred source on Google Add CNA as a trusted source to help Google better understand and surface our content in search results. Read a summary of this article on FAST. Get bite-sized news via a new cards interface. Give it a try. Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FAST FAST Warning: This article contains details of domestic abuse that some readers may find upsetting.
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