More than 300 husbands in Singapore were victims of spousal violence in 2025, according to the Ministry of Social and Family Development’s Domestic Violence Trends Report.

The report added that societal expectations of masculinity and the stigma surrounding abuse may deter men from speaking up and seeking help.

So what is behind the rise in reported cases, and how can male victims be better supported?

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Sanaa Lundgren, Lead Counsellor at Incontact Counselling & Training, about the challenges male victims face in recognising and reporting spousal violence, the stigma that may prevent them from seeking help, and how they can be better supported.

More than 300 husbands in Singapore were victims of spousal violence in 2025, according to the Ministry of Social and Family Development&rsquo;s Domestic Violence Trends Report.
The report added that societal expectations of masculinity and the stigma surrounding abuse may deter men from speaking up and seeking help.
So what is behind the rise in reported cases, and how can male victims be better supported?
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Sanaa Lundgren, Lead Counsellor at Incontact Counselling &amp; Training, about the challenges male victims face in recognising and reporting spousal violence, the stigma that may prevent them from seeking help, and how they can be better supported.

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Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4–8pm drive companion, guiding you through the day’s biggest headlines, trending conversations and the issues shaping Singapore and the world.

From news and current affairs to lifestyle insights and generational perspectives, the show helps you make sense of what’s happening — with clarity, context and a touch of personality.

Whether you’re catching up after a long day or tuning in on the move, Your Way Home keeps you informed, engaged and connected — all the way home.

And she closes the day with a song that says it all.

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4&ndash;8pm drive companion, guiding you through the day&rsquo;s biggest headlines, trending conversations and the issues shaping Singapore and the world.
From news and current affairs to lifestyle insights and generational perspectives, the show helps you make sense of what&rsquo;s happening &mdash; with clarity, context and a touch of personality.
Whether you&rsquo;re catching up after a long day or tuning in on the move, Your Way Home keeps you informed, engaged and connected &mdash; all the way home.
And she closes the day with a song that says it all.