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CNA Deep Dive: Megan Khung’s fatal abuse case: How can we better protect vulnerable children?

Steven Chia sits down with Cindy Ng-Tay, director of Melrose Home at Children’s Aid Society and Dr Hana Alhadad, adviser at EveryChild.sg.
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South China Morning Post: Singapore’s Megan Khung tragedy: is it just about system lapses?

The establishment of an independent review panel should be considered for all fatality and near-fatality cases involving young victims of abuse, according to Cindy Tay. ...
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CNA Commentary: Megan Khung’s story must end in enduring change of the child protection system

The cumulative gaps in the handling of four-year-old Megan Khung’s case point to something much deeper than human error, says Cindy Ng-Tay.
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The Straits Times: After Megan Khung: Family, abuse and the reckoning around child safety

We can’t fully grasp the complexity of child protection. But if we have a shared response guided by a genuine desire to do better and ...
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CNA: Social workers say Megan Khung review panel set record straight, call for greater support instead of more procedures

The establishment of an independent review panel should be considered for all fatality and near-fatality cases involving young victims of abuse, according to Cindy Tay. ...
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The Straits Times: Megan Khung’s death: Social workers say clearer agency roles will help in child abuse cases

Child protection workers face heavy caseloads and anxiety due to strained resources, and differing risk assessments between agencies.
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Statement on the Independent Review into the Megan Khung Case

Children’s Aid Society commends MSF for conducting an independent review into the tragic death of Megan Khung. This review highlights the importance of independent oversight ...
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The Business Times: Housing a critical issue for youth who age out of care

Free-market dynamics do not favour vulnerable individuals, making the financial cost of renting a significant barrier.
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CNA: Children’s Aid Society raising $300,000 for next run of housing project

A pilot housing programme that supports youths leaving the residential care system will go into its third edition.