New MSF unit analyses data from police, CNB and other agencies to flag child abuse earlier

Senior Minister of State for Social and Family Development Goh Pei Ming said the new unit, SAFER, would reinforce the ministry’s ability to identify high-risk cases.

Listen Summarise The new MSF SAFER unit collates and analyses data from police, CNB, and other agencies to detect potential cases of child abuse earlier, surfacing about 70 cases since July. SAFER helps social workers reassess child safety by revealing hidden risks, such as parents' drug arrests, even when families conceal information. MSF plans to expand SAFER to include more agencies and age groups, aiming for timely support and better protection of vulnerable children. AI generated

SINGAPORE – A new government unit has been set up to better detect and prevent child abuse by connecting the dots between information about families with child protection concerns held by law enforcement and other agencies.