Domestic Violence Awareness Posters by NUS Students

 

Students from the National University of Singapore (NUS) developed a series of posters on family violence as part of their course “Love that Kills: A Criminal Justice Perspective.” Through this creative assignment, over 200 students worked in teams to design posters that raise awareness about domestic violence, encourage victims and bystanders to seek help, and promote efforts to break the cycle of violence.

The assignment allowed students to apply concepts learnt in class while exploring creative ways to communicate complex social issues to their peers and younger audiences.

Associate Professor Stella Tan, who teaches the course, emphasised the value of collaboration in the multidisciplinary class, which brings together students from fields such as law, sociology, social work, forensic science and biology.

“Through this course, we bring together students from different backgrounds with a shared interest in making our homes safe as they should be. Creative assignments like these allow students to apply what they learn in class, take ownership of the message, and plant seeds of change through education.” — Associate Professor Stella Tan

 

Casa Raudha’s Strong Families, Safe Homes Exhibition

Strong Families, Safe Homes was an exhibition organised by Casa Raudha, and supported by MSF, held at Our Tampines Hub on 24 and 25 January 2026. The event engaged almost 2,000 members of the public on spousal and child abuse. 

The exhibition featured interactive educational panels and engaging activity booths designed to foster meaningful dialogue on these critical issues. A key highlight was the giant snakes-and-ladders game, which offered an innovative and accessible way for participants to learn about family safety. MSF also introduced 'Break Free' - an educational game aimed to raise awareness of abusive relationships among youth. This digital learning tool represents a fresh approach to reaching youth with important safety messages. 

The strong turnout and positive engagement paves the way for continued community dialogue and innovative outreach efforts in preventing family violence prevention.

Fei Yue Family Service Centre's Every Child Safe Exhibition

In collaboration with MSF, Fei Yue Family Service Centre (FYFSC) organised a 3-day exhibition from 5 to 7 Dec 2025 to raise awareness on child abuse. The event engaged over 900 residents from Choa Chu Kang (CCK) on the topic of child abuse awareness, detection, and prevention. The exhibition featured a living room experiential exhibit showcasing signs of child abuse in a home, as well as an art gallery showcasing sculptures and paintings reflecting the lived realities of clients.

Other partner organisations, including Singapore Children Society, Epworth Community Services, Mendaki, National University Polyclinics and Care Community Services Singapore, also participated as booth partners. 

Together, the exhibition demonstrated Singapore's multi-faceted approach to strengthening family safety, and it showed how innovative community engagement can turn difficult conversations into meaningful action for family protection.

Republic Polytechnic's Behind Closed Doors

The student-led initiative by Republic Polytechnic (RP)’s School of Hospitality (SOH Club), held on 26–27 November 2025, aimed to raise awareness about relationship and family abuse — issues that are often kept hidden behind closed doors.

Supported by MSF, the students organised a carnival featuring a Wall of Unheard Voices, which showcased anonymous stories of pain and resilience from members of the RP community. The event also included games and activity booths designed to foster empathy and awareness, as well as talks that encouraged meaningful conversations about recognising the signs of abuse and breaking the stigma surrounding it. A total of 1,416 students attended the two-day event.

The initiative ultimately created a safe space for vulnerable individuals to share their stories, while equipping RP’s youth with the knowledge and resources to recognise and address unhealthy relationships.

Punggol Shore Community Emergency and Engagement (C2E) Committee's Emergency Preparedness Carnival

The event focused on raising awareness about emergency preparedness, personal and family safety, as well as broader social and public health issues.

The Respect Safety in Relationships (RSR) booth promoted the message that respect and safety are everyone’s responsibility, offering an interactive experience with activities and giveaways. Approximately 150 participants engaged with our facilitators, playing the plinko board game. The facilitators also provided information about available helplines and support services, while distributing domestic violence awareness brochures, stickers, and photo frames.

The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) booth was also present to raise awareness about problem gambling. Participants learned when gambling crosses the line into a problem and how they can seek help: NCPG | How to find help for problem gambling?

 

Family Symposium on Respect and Safety in Relationships - Collaboration with MUIS and Casa Raudha, graced by Dr Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim, AG Min-in-charge of Muslim Affairs.

The symposium focused on healthy relationships and domestic violence (DV) prevention within the Malay Muslim community. It aimed to highlight the importance of being emotionally, mentally and spiritually present for loved ones by:

• Addressing common relationship challenges and emotional burnout in families
• Promoting healthy conflict resolution skills for safe households
• Strengthening community awareness of domestic violence prevention

Respectful Relationships - Collaboration with United Women Singapore (UWS)

Republic Polytechnic students explored essential life skills through our interactive roadshow on building healthy relationships. This collaboration with United Women Singapore (UWS) equipped young adults with knowledge about:

• Understanding mutual respect in relationships
• Setting personal boundaries
• Recognising concerning behaviours early
• Accessing available support services