Breaking the silence on sexual violence: More care and support for victims in Singapore


The National Anti-Violence and Sexual Harassment Helpline received about 11,600 calls in 2023. -- PHOTO: ST FILE

SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/ANN): Victims of sexual violence now have more support, with different agencies in recent years breaking down the barriers for the reporting of such crimes.

Victims reporting their cases now have priority queues at police stations, better emotional support during investigations, and more careful treatment in court, after new measures announced in January to protect them from improper questions.

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