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An independent review panel into the death of 4-year-old Megan Khung revealed multiple lapses and shortcomings across agencies. The findings cited a “lack of clear understanding and communication” among officers, child protection specialists and social workers. What must change to strengthen the child protection sector? How can society as a whole prevent another tragedy like Megan’s? 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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Chapters
1. Megan Khung’s fatal abuse case: How can we better protect vulnerable children? (00:00:00)
2. What did the findings tell us? (00:01:40)
3. Why weren’t things done differently? (00:04:02)
4. Duty to report when someone is in danger (00:14:39)
5. Role of a Commissioner for Children (00:17:33)
6. Knowing what to ask and how to probe further (00:24:19)
7. Why is a review like this so important? (00:27:28)
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