Support or Counselling for Witnesses Traumatised by Acts of Violence

Debated in Parliament on 4 Apr 2022.

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Joan Pereira questioned the availability of psychological support or counselling for public witnesses traumatized by violent acts, such as recent knife and sword incidents.
Ong Ye Kung stated that for witnesses assisting in police investigations, the police may refer them to mental health helplines, counselling services, or the Institute of Mental Health for support.
The response clarifies that such support is available through police referrals but does not address wider public witnesses not involved in investigations.
The debate highlights the need for mental health resources for individuals affected by witnessing violence.
No specific policy changes or expansions of services were announced during the exchange.

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Joan Pereira

Ms Joan Pereira asked the Minister for Health whether there is any psychological support or counselling that is provided to public witnesses who are traumatised by acts of violence, such as those in the recent cases involving knife- and sword-wielding perpetrators.

Ong Ye Kung

For witnesses who are assisting in Police investigations for acts of violence, the Police may refer them to resources, such as mental health helplines, counselling services run by trained professionals or the Institute of Mental Health (IMH) for mental health support.

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Joan Pereira questioned the availability of psychological support or counselling for public witnesses traumatized by violent acts, such as recent knife and sword incidents.
Ong Ye Kung stated that for witnesses assisting in police investigations, the police may refer them to mental health helplines, counselling services, or the Institute of Mental Health for support.
The response clarifies that such support is available through police referrals but does not address wider public witnesses not involved in investigations.
The debate highlights the need for mental health resources for individuals affected by witnessing violence.
No specific policy changes or expansions of services were announced during the exchange.

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Support or Counselling for Witnesses Traumatised by Acts of Violence

Debated in Parliament on 4 Apr 2022.

Summary written by AI (learn more)

Joan Pereira questioned the availability of psychological support or counselling for public witnesses traumatized by violent acts, such as recent knife and sword incidents.
Ong Ye Kung stated that for witnesses assisting in police investigations, the police may refer them to mental health helplines, counselling services, or the Institute of Mental Health for support.
The response clarifies that such support is available through police referrals but does not address wider public witnesses not involved in investigations.
The debate highlights the need for mental health resources for individuals affected by witnessing violence.
No specific policy changes or expansions of services were announced during the exchange.

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Joan Pereira

Ong Ye Kung

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Joan Pereira questioned the availability of psychological support or counselling for public witnesses traumatized by violent acts, such as recent knife and sword incidents.
Ong Ye Kung stated that for witnesses assisting in police investigations, the police may refer them to mental health helplines, counselling services, or the Institute of Mental Health for support.
The response clarifies that such support is available through police referrals but does not address wider public witnesses not involved in investigations.
The debate highlights the need for mental health resources for individuals affected by witnessing violence.
No specific policy changes or expansions of services were announced during the exchange.

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Support or Counselling for Witnesses Traumatised by Acts of Violence

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Joan Pereira

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Support or Counselling for Witnesses Traumatised by Acts of Violence

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Joan Pereira

Ong Ye Kung

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