Update on Community Guardian App Given Launch of National Anti-Violence and Sexual Harassment Helpline

Mr Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim asked the Minister for Social and Family Development (a) whether there is any update on the Community Guardian app piloted in June 2020 and supported by IMDA for the reporting of domestic violence cases and dispatching of social worker assistance; and (b) whether the app will be integrated with the National Anti-Violence and Sexual Harassment Helpline and other similar resources.

The Community Guardian App was discontinued in December 2022. The usage since its launch was low. Instead, the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) has launched an online text-based channel, accessible via MSF’s website and https://go.gov.sg/navh, as an additional mode of reporting for the National Anti-Violence and Sexual Harassment Helpline to make it easier for persons to report violence and seek help early.