Sexual abuse includes sexual assault, making the child fondle another’s private parts, making the child exhibit his private body parts, exhibiting private body parts to the child, photographing a child in the nude, sexual advances, forcible kissing and forcing the child to view pornographic material.sexual abuse perpetrated by persons in positions of trust; such as family members (Incest), domestic staff, neighbours, family friends, teachers and priests to name some.
As a developing nation, India has observed endless social problems, one leading to the other. However, one major social problem is "Child sexual abuse".There is increasing evidence that a significant number of Indian women and men have experienced non-consensual sex in childhood and adolescence, yet their experiences remain poorly documented, their complaints barely reported and their needs rarely addressed.The worst setback in case of Child Sexual Abuse is that the incidents have been shrouded by SILENCE. While its victims and survivors require immediate attention and recovery, the opportunity to offer these is lost due to this very slience.In 50% of the cases, the abusers were known to the child or were in a position of trust and responsibility and most children did not report the matter to anyone.Most of us don't belive that such problem exist.
STATUS in India:RAHI NGO states that 75% of middle/upper class women have been abused and 53% of all Indian children are victims of sexual abuse according to the government report (2007). Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Bihar and Delhi reported the highest percentage of sexual abuse among both boys and girls, as well as the highest incidence of sexual assaults.
Child Abuse Law In India: In 2012, the Indian Parliament passed the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act. Click here to download the Act.
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What can we do to prevent it?
We need to spread information and increase awareness regarding this topic urgently in rural and urban areas. We need to educate our pre-school, elementary and middle school children about “healthy touch” and “bad touch.” like Aamir Khan use on Satyamev Jayatey various ways to educate children and their parents on this topic , As suggested by them, we owe it to our future generations as a reminder at least every six months.We can help Ngos.Make a group of some members and try to spread information and increase awareness regarding this topic.
NGOs:
Child one India:CHILDLINE (http://www.childlineindia.org.in), India’s first 24-hour, toll-free telephone helpline for children in distress, was launched in 1996. As of April 2011, CHILDLINE has responded to a total of 21 million calls and services nearly 3 million calls every year. CHILDLINE operates in 200 cities/districts in 30 states and union territories through its network of 415 partner organisations across India. The toll-free number, 1098, can be dialed by a child or a concerned adult.
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RAHI Foundation:The RAHI (Recovering and Healing from Incest) Foundation is a support centre, based in New Delhi, India. It is the only centre of its kind in the country that specializes in working with adult women survivors of incest and childhood sexual abuseand offers services that are uniquely important to their recovery process.
visit official site
Arpan:
Comment and suggestions are welcome!!!!!
STATUS in India:RAHI NGO states that 75% of middle/upper class women have been abused and 53% of all Indian children are victims of sexual abuse according to the government report (2007). Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Bihar and Delhi reported the highest percentage of sexual abuse among both boys and girls, as well as the highest incidence of sexual assaults.
Highlights of the 'Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act 2012':
- The Act defines a child as any person below the age of 18 years and provides protection to all children under the age of 18 years from the offences of sexual assault, sexual harassment and pornography.
- This is the first time that an Act has listed aspects of touch as well as non touch behaviour (eg: photographing a child in a obscene manner) under the ambit of sexual offences.
- The Act incorporates child friendly procedures for reporting, recording of evidence, investigation and trial of offences
- The attempt to commit an offence under the Act has also been made liable for punishment for upto half the punishment prescribed for the commission of the offence.
- The Act also provides for punishment for abetment of the offence, which is the same as for the commission of the offence. This would cover trafficking of children for sexual purposes.
- For the more heinous offences of Penetrative Sexual Assault, Aggravated Penetrative Sexual Assault, Sexual Assault and Aggravated Sexual Assault, the burden of proof is shifted on the accused.
- The media has been barred from disclosing the identity of the child without the permission of the Special Court.
What can we do to prevent it?
We need to spread information and increase awareness regarding this topic urgently in rural and urban areas. We need to educate our pre-school, elementary and middle school children about “healthy touch” and “bad touch.” like Aamir Khan use on Satyamev Jayatey various ways to educate children and their parents on this topic , As suggested by them, we owe it to our future generations as a reminder at least every six months.We can help Ngos.Make a group of some members and try to spread information and increase awareness regarding this topic.
NGOs:
Child one India:CHILDLINE (http://www.childlineindia.org.in), India’s first 24-hour, toll-free telephone helpline for children in distress, was launched in 1996. As of April 2011, CHILDLINE has responded to a total of 21 million calls and services nearly 3 million calls every year. CHILDLINE operates in 200 cities/districts in 30 states and union territories through its network of 415 partner organisations across India. The toll-free number, 1098, can be dialed by a child or a concerned adult.
Visit Official site
RAHI Foundation:The RAHI (Recovering and Healing from Incest) Foundation is a support centre, based in New Delhi, India. It is the only centre of its kind in the country that specializes in working with adult women survivors of incest and childhood sexual abuseand offers services that are uniquely important to their recovery process.
visit official site
Arpan:
Arpan is currently working in Mumbai, with a child centric model of intervention in the area of child sexual abuse with a balanced emphasis on prevention and healing components.
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