Author: Samuel Tang This report from 2009 talks about the influence of historical practices on the evolution of child laws and how family rights are treated in accordance. It finds …
Asset-based community development
Author: Alison Mathie, Gord Cunningham In 2002, a report from St. Francis Xavier University was published about asset-based community development. While a needs-based approach is focused on identifying the problems …
Retrospective report from Beyond Social Services
Author: Beyond Social Services In 2000, Beyond crafted a vision that by the year 2025 “every child and youth in Singapore, despite a disadvantaged background has the opportunity to refuse …
Activating Local Community
Author(s): Samuel Tang, Gerard Ee for publication in “Mobilising Diverse Community Assets to meet Social Needs” IPS Exchange Series (2017) 12: 104-122 This article outlines the reasons and approach that …
Empowerment – building an inclusive and resilient community
Authors: Singapore Management University Public Policy Taskforce Through observing and actively participating in various activities conducted by Beyond Social Services (BSS), this taskforce aims to evaluate the approaches BSS takes …
Social Welfare Policy in Singapore
Author: King Yu Yen 13 semi-structured interviews were carried out on members of the low-income community to explore their experiences as recipients of welfare. The interviews sought to understand the …