An eminently preventable 'disease', child abuse causes significant morbidity and mortality in individuals who can otherwise expect decades of productivity and a healthy life ahead of them. (2) Children are a particularly vulnerable population that requires particular protection. They deserve a childhood free from abuse, where their basic physical, intellectual, emotional and social needs are met. In this article, we discuss the various types of child abuse, the signs of abuse, and the management of child abuse in Singapore.