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• 1 Learn more
  1. What is family violence?
     Acts defined as Family Violence in the Women’s Charter
  2. What can I do if I’m facing family violence?
     There are several options for help that may depend on the nature of the emergency and the level of violence, including calling for help, reporting to the police and seeking legal protection.
  3. Getting a Personal Protection Order (PPO)
     Information about PPOs and how to apply for one
  4. Making a Safety Plan
     How to plan ahead to protect yourself and your children from family violence
  5. How to help a friend/relative/neighbour facing family violence
     How to recognise if someone is facing family violence and how to help

Useful Contact Information

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• 1 Association of Women for Action & Research (AWARE)

  Address: 5 Dover Crescent, #01-22, Singapore 130005
  Telephone: 1800-777-5555 (10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Mondays to Fridays) to fix an appointment
  Email: aware@aware.org.sg
  Website: aware.org.sg

• 2 National Anti-Violence and Sexual Harassment Helpline (NAVH)

  The NAVH is a dedicated 24-hour helpline, by the Ministry of Social and Family Development, for reporting of violence or abuse, including sexual violence and sexual harassment. The NAVH operates primarily in English, with Mandarin, Malay and Tamil options available.

  Telephone: 1800-777 0000 (open 24/7)

   

   

   

• 3 PAVE

  Address: 211, Ang Mo Kio Ave 3,
  #01-1446, Singapore 560211
  Telephone: 6555 0390
  Email: admin@pave.org.sg
  Website: pave.org.sg

• 4 TRANS Centre

  SAFE Programme (Stop Abuse in Families)
  Address: Blk 411 Bedok North Avenue 2,
  #01-106, Singapore 460411
  Telephone: 6449 0762
  Email: transbd@trans.org.sg
  Website: transcentre.org.sg

• 5 Syariah Court of Singapore

  Address: Family Link@ Lengkok Bahru,
  8 Lengkok Bahru #03-01,
  Singapore 159052
  Telephone: 63548371, Monday to Friday, 8.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.
  Website: syariahcourt.gov.sg

• 6 Family Transformation and Protection Unit, Family Court

  Address: Subordinate Courts,
  Building No 1,
  Havelock Square Singapore 059724
  Telephone: 6435 5077
  Website: app.subcourts.gov.sg/family/index.aspx

• 7 Family Service Centres (FSCs)

  There are 35 FSCs in Singapore. Call ComCare at 1800 222 0000 to connect to reach the nearest FSC.

• 8 SAGE Counselling Centre

  Address:m1 Jurong West Central 2
  Jurong Point, Singapore 648886
  Telephone: 6354 1191
  Helpline: 1800-555-5555
  Email: reception@sagecc.org.sg
  Website: sagecc.org.sg

• 9 Singapore Association of Women Lawyers’ Pro Bono Legal Consultation Clinics

  Address: SCWO Centre, 96 Waterloo Street<, Singapore 187967
  Telephone: 65-6837 0611 (Need to call to check eligibility)
  Email: info@sawl.org.sg
  Website: sawlsg.org/contact

• 10 The Law Society of Singapore

  You need to register for making an appointment. To register:
  Address: Pro Bono Services Office at level 5 of the Subordinate Courts
  Telephone: 65360650
  Email: ProBonoServices@lawsoc.org.sg
  (Alternatively, you may register at any Family Service Centre. After registration, an appointment will be arranged for you to meet the lawyer at one of the Community Legal Clinics.)
  Website: The Law Society of Singapore