Every child deserves to
be loved
Children are precious gifts. Unfortunately, some suffer from abuse – even in their own homes.
With Give A Voice, we hope to raise awareness of different forms of child abuse, and work closely with parents to protect the little ones.
Who
We are Big Love Child Protection Specialist Centre, part of the Montfort Care network of programmes committed to improving the lives of individuals and families facing transitional challenges.
What
We provide a wide range of case work management and supportive services.
Why
We believe that families with child protection concerns deserve child-centric, family-focused and community-based support.
Let’s Give A Voice
to our children
Give A Voice is an annual awareness campaign organised by Big Love Child Protection Specialist Centre to amplify issues of child abuse.
This year, we’re dedicated to sharing ways of improving parent-child relationships, as well as professional insights on how physical punishment can unintentionally cause harm.
Participate in our interactive film, and discover how your parenting choices matter.
What is child abuse?
Child abuse is defined as any act of commission or omission by a parent or caregiver which would endanger or impair
the child’s physical or emotional well-being, and is judged by community values and professionals as abusive.
Child abuse is defined as any act of commission or omission by a parent or caregiver which would endanger or impair the child’s physical or emotional well-being, and is judged by community values and professionals as abusive.
Physical abuse
Any non-accidental act that causes physical injury to a child constitutes physical abuse. This includes deliberately causing bruises, burns, cuts or broken bones by a range of acts such as beating and excessive discipline.
Signs: Multiple injuries on the child at various stages of healing. Child appears to fear parents or caregivers, and avoids contact with them.
Sexual abuse
Any act where a child is used for sexual pleasure, or taken advantage of sexually, is considered sexual abuse. This also includes exposing a child to sexual acts or pornography.
Signs: Torn or bloody underclothing, sexually transmitted diseases, bruises or bleeding at the private areas.
Emotional & psychological abuse
This refers to any act that harms a child emotionally or psychologically. These acts can be repeated, or be an isolated extreme incident.
Signs: Stunted growth, low self-esteem and self-worth. Child’s ability to behave, think, reason and function is affected.
Neglect
Neglect occurs when a child is harmed, because a parent or caregiver fails to provide adequate supervision, food, medical care, and/or clothing that’s appropriate to the child’s age and level of development.
Signs: Poor hygiene with the child left unattended for extended periods of time, which is often inappropriate to the age and needs of the child.
Any non-accidental act that causes physical injury to a child constitutes physical abuse. This includes deliberately causing bruises, burns, cuts or broken bones by a range of acts such as beating and excessive discipline.
Signs: Multiple injuries on the child at various stages of healing. Child appears to fear parents or caregivers, and avoids contact with them.
Any act where a child is used for sexual pleasure, or taken advantage of sexually, is considered sexual abuse. This also includes exposing a child to sexual acts or pornography.
Signs: Torn or bloody underclothing, sexually transmitted diseases, bruises or bleeding at the private areas.
This refers to any act that harms a child emotionally or psychologically. These acts can be repeated, or be an isolated extreme incident.
Signs: Stunted growth, low self-esteem and self-worth. Child’s ability to behave, think, reason and function is affected.
Neglect occurs when a child is harmed, because a parent or caregiver fails to provide adequate supervision, food, medical care, and/or clothing that’s appropriate to the child’s age and level of development.
Signs: Poor hygiene with the child left unattended for extended periods of time, which is often inappropriate to the age and needs of the child.
Useful guides for caregivers
Here are some resources that might help caregivers and professionals. Click on the thumbnails to download the files.
Top image by Chinh Le Duc (@mero_dnt) on Unsplash
More about Big Love
Established in 2013, Big Love Child Protection Specialist Centre helps families with child protection concerns to improve their well-being and resilience.
Case-work management and supportive services are conducted in familiar environments, such as client’s home, school, workplace or within the community.
Your call could save a
child's life
Getting help for the family is the first step in preventing or stopping the abuse. You can contact the following agencies:
National
Anti-Violence Helpline
Operating Hours:
Monday – Sunday, 24 hours
Getting help for the family is the first step in preventing or stopping the abuse. You can contact the following agencies:
Big Love
Child Protection Specialist Centre
HEART@Fei Yue
Child Protection Specialist Centre
Donate to make a difference
When it comes to giving young victims a voice, every dollar counts. Your donation will help to foster healing and mental well-being in the form of art therapy, play therapy, etc.
Be their advocate. Be our ambassador.
Donate today to: “Montfort Care: For Big Love” (to include cause: e.g. Therapy Support) at:
Montfort Care Charity Number:
UEN200814118EDNW
or
UOB 631-308-755-4
- or scan the QR code
Be part of something meaningful
Volunteers are an important part of our community. They help with various aspects of our work, including ferrying services, home-based parenting, and counselling.
