Who is known as a child?
A child means any person below the age of eighteen years.
What is child sexual abuse?
Child sexual abuse is a form of child abuse that includes sexual activity with a minor. Legally, a child cannot consent to any form of sexual activity.
What is cyber grooming?
Children are meant to be vulnerable and insecure, and there might be people out there who recognize this and develop a friendship/bond with a child, particularly through the internet. The final intention is to have an illegal sexual relationship with the child.
How to protect your child from grooming?
- Teaching a child about body positivity and boundaries
- Keeping sensitive information private.
- Change privacy settings at regular intervals.
- Review the media they are exposed to.
- Know their social circle.
- Make sure they don’t meet people they just met online.
- Initiate a healthy conversation if something bothers them online.
Where can we report Child sexual abuse?
Teach children to use magic numbers in reverse 10-9-8. 1098 is a helpline number for children in need of aid and assistance. For reporting CSA cases, Helpline numbers such as 112(Emergency Number) and 100(Police) are also effective. CSA can also be reported at the POCSO E-BOX.
Why does the cycle of abuse continue?
- Role Reversal: Trying to undo what one has suffered by making others suffer.
- Mix up of emotions: Early encounters may lead to interpreting abusive acts as a portrayal of love. Children usually get confused between love and abuse.
- Anger management issues: It can affect parenting and intimate relationship if not awarded consciously
Reasons why children might not tell about their abuse?
- They believe it’s their fault.
- Scary thoughts of guilt, losing friends, body insecurities, etc come to their mind.
- They are blackmailed by the abuser.
- They think no one will believe them.
- They blame themselves.
- They are too ashamed.
Effects of child sexual abuse
- Feeling of powerlessness
- Anger
- Anxiety
- Phobias
- Nightmares
- Difficulty in concentrating
- Flashback of events
- Loss of self-esteem
- Loss of confidence.
What is the procedure for reporting?
- Reporting of offense to the SJPU / LOCAL POLICE. Do not take the child to the police station
- In case, the child needed protection, the SJPU/local police are to provide such care within 24 hours of the report.
- SJPU/Local police are to report the matter to CWC and a Special court within 24 hours.
Are there any constitutional remedies against CSA?
YES, The Indian Government has brought in Special laws – POCSO ACT 2012 which stands for the protection of children from sexual offenses, and the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children)Act, 2015.
Why do we need funds?
- For conducting workshops for underprivileged children.
- For spreading awareness and education about CSA and laws concerning CSA.
- For providing counseling sessions
To donate click at this link- http://bachpanindia.org/donation
you can become a part of Bachpan and volunteer with us. Click on this link http://bachpanindia.org/become-a-volunteerIs there a typical profile of someone who sexually abuses children?
People who may sexually abuse children can be, uncles, aunts, cousins, and in most unfortunate cases also parents, stepparents, and grandparents.
They also can be neighbors, babysitters, religious leaders, teachers, and coaches. They come from all classes, racial and religious backgrounds, and maybe homosexual or heterosexual.
What is the difference between safe and unsafe touch?
If one feels uncomfortable or hurt by someone’s touch, it is an unsafe touch and the touch which feels safe and comfortable ( except for Private Parts) is safe touch. SRT rule if a child faces unsafe touch.
- Shout
- Run
- Tell (tell your safe circle)
What is a safe circle?
A safe circle includes people a child trusts and with whom they feel comfortable and who can help them in need.
Are all offenders in CSA cases men?
Sexual offenders are not necessarily men only. In the majority of the cases of child sexual abuse, it is men who have been accused & convicted of the crime. But all over the world, there have been numerous cases where women have been perpetrators and abettors. When it comes to the safety and security of a child, we have to be gender-neutral in our approach.
What is COCSA (Child-On-Child Sexual Abuse)?
COCSA is a sexual activity between children that occurs without consent, without equality (mentally, physically, or in age) as a result of emotional or physical coercion. There is a power difference whether that is in age, size, or ability and both children need help in this situation.
Why therapy is important for a child who has been abused?
Healing takes time and getting help from a professional can be helpful. A child should be able to understand what has happened and children may blame themselves but this needs to be corrected. Providing them a safe place and giving them love and support and treatment is very important.
Can boys be sexually abused?
Yes, boys under the age of 18 experience sexual abuse or sexual assault. They are children as well and they are more vulnerable than those who sexually abuse them. It is important to remember 52.94 percent of boys had experienced sexual abuse and 23.06 percent had experienced a severe form of sexual abuse according to the Indian Ministry of Women and child development (2007).
How to support male survivors?
- Listen
- Talk to them and avoid giving false hope
- Express concern and care
- Don’t force them to share details
- Give them professional and medical help
How family and friends can help a child who has been abused?
- Listen
- Never judge
- Support them and listen to their opinion about what to do next
- Provide them with medical help if needed
- Encourage them in seeking professional help
- Offer shelter and comfort
How to deal with abusers at home?
- Try to stay calm
- Avoid engaging with them
- Tell them to stop this behavior
- Move to safety
- If you feel unsafe reach your safe circle or seek legal help
What is pedophilia?
Pedophilia is a person has a sustained sexual orientation towards children, generally aged 13 or younger.
What is incest?
Sexual activity between family members or close relatives (blood relation). POCSO defines cases of incest as aggravated offenses.
What is child sex tourism?
Child sex tourism (CST) is tourism for the purpose of engaging in the prostitution of children, which is commercially facilitated child sexual abuse.
What are the 5Ps of safeguarding?
- Prevention
- Paramount
- Partnership
- Protection
- Parental responsibility
What is PTSD?
According to the national institute of mental health, Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a disorder that develops in some people who have experienced a shocking, scary, or dangerous event.
It is natural to feel afraid during and after a traumatic situation. Fear is a part of the body’s “fight-or-flight” response, which helps us avoid or respond to potential danger.Who is known as a child?
A child means any person below the age of eighteen years.
What is child sexual abuse?
Child sexual abuse is a form of child abuse that includes sexual activity with a minor. Legally, a child cannot consent to any form of sexual activity.
What is cyber grooming?
Children are meant to be vulnerable and insecure, and there might be people out there who recognize this and develop a friendship/bond with a child, particularly through the internet. The final intention is to have an illegal sexual relationship with the child.
How to protect your child from grooming?
- Teaching a child about body positivity and boundaries
- Keeping sensitive information private.
- Change privacy settings at regular intervals.
- Review the media they are exposed to.
- Know their social circle.
- Make sure they don’t meet people they just met online.
- Initiate a healthy conversation if something bothers them online.
Where can we report Child sexual abuse?
Teach children to use magic numbers in reverse 10-9-8. 1098 is a helpline number for children in need of aid and assistance. For reporting CSA cases, Helpline numbers such as 112(Emergency Number) and 100(Police) are also effective. CSA can also be reported at the POCSO E-BOX.
Why does the cycle of abuse continue?
- Role Reversal: Trying to undo what one has suffered by making others suffer.
- Mix up of emotions: Early encounters may lead to interpreting abusive acts as a portrayal of love. Children usually get confused between love and abuse.
- Anger management issues: It can affect parenting and intimate relationship if not awarded consciously
Reasons why children might not tell about their abuse?
- They believe it’s their fault.
- Scary thoughts of guilt, losing friends, body insecurities, etc come to their mind.
- They are blackmailed by the abuser.
- They think no one will believe them.
- They blame themselves.
- They are too ashamed.
Effects of child sexual abuse
- Feeling of powerlessness
- Anger
- Anxiety
- Phobias
- Nightmares
- Difficulty in concentrating
- Flashback of events
- Loss of self-esteem
- Loss of confidence.
What is the procedure for reporting?
- Reporting of offense to the SJPU / LOCAL POLICE. Do not take the child to the police station
- In case, the child needed protection, the SJPU/local police are to provide such care within 24 hours of the report.
- SJPU/Local police are to report the matter to CWC and a Special court within 24 hours.
Are there any constitutional remedies against CSA?
YES, The Indian Government has brought in Special laws – POCSO ACT 2012 which stands for the protection of children from sexual offenses, and the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children)Act, 2015.
Why do we need funds?
- For conducting workshops for underprivileged children.
- For spreading awareness and education about CSA and laws concerning CSA.
- For providing counseling sessions
To donate click at this link- http://bachpanindia.org/donation
you can become a part of Bachpan and volunteer with us. Click on this link http://bachpanindia.org/become-a-volunteerIs there a typical profile of someone who sexually abuses children?
People who may sexually abuse children can be, uncles, aunts, cousins, and in most unfortunate cases also parents, stepparents, and grandparents.
They also can be neighbors, babysitters, religious leaders, teachers, and coaches. They come from all classes, racial and religious backgrounds, and maybe homosexual or heterosexual.
What is the difference between safe and unsafe touch?
If one feels uncomfortable or hurt by someone’s touch, it is an unsafe touch and the touch which feels safe and comfortable ( except for Private Parts) is safe touch. SRT rule if a child faces unsafe touch.
- Shout
- Run
- Tell (tell your safe circle)
What is a safe circle?
A safe circle includes people a child trusts and with whom they feel comfortable and who can help them in need.
Are all offenders in CSA cases men?
Sexual offenders are not necessarily men only. In the majority of the cases of child sexual abuse, it is men who have been accused & convicted of the crime. But all over the world, there have been numerous cases where women have been perpetrators and abettors. When it comes to the safety and security of a child, we have to be gender-neutral in our approach.
What is COCSA (Child-On-Child Sexual Abuse)?
COCSA is a sexual activity between children that occurs without consent, without equality (mentally, physically, or in age) as a result of emotional or physical coercion. There is a power difference whether that is in age, size, or ability and both children need help in this situation.
Why therapy is important for a child who has been abused?
Healing takes time and getting help from a professional can be helpful. A child should be able to understand what has happened and children may blame themselves but this needs to be corrected. Providing them a safe place and giving them love and support and treatment is very important.
Can boys be sexually abused?
Yes, boys under the age of 18 experience sexual abuse or sexual assault. They are children as well and they are more vulnerable than those who sexually abuse them. It is important to remember 52.94 percent of boys had experienced sexual abuse and 23.06 percent had experienced a severe form of sexual abuse according to the Indian Ministry of Women and child development (2007).
How to support male survivors?
- Listen
- Talk to them and avoid giving false hope
- Express concern and care
- Don’t force them to share details
- Give them professional and medical help
How family and friends can help a child who has been abused?
- Listen
- Never judge
- Support them and listen to their opinion about what to do next
- Provide them with medical help if needed
- Encourage them in seeking professional help
- Offer shelter and comfort
How to deal with abusers at home?
- Try to stay calm
- Avoid engaging with them
- Tell them to stop this behavior
- Move to safety
- If you feel unsafe reach your safe circle or seek legal help
What is pedophilia?
Pedophilia is a person has a sustained sexual orientation towards children, generally aged 13 or younger.
What is incest?
Sexual activity between family members or close relatives (blood relation). POCSO defines cases of incest as aggravated offenses.
What is child sex tourism?
Child sex tourism (CST) is tourism for the purpose of engaging in the prostitution of children, which is commercially facilitated child sexual abuse.
What are the 5Ps of safeguarding?
- Prevention
- Paramount
- Partnership
- Protection
- Parental responsibility
What is PTSD?
According to the national institute of mental health, Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a disorder that develops in some people who have experienced a shocking, scary, or dangerous event.
It is natural to feel afraid during and after a traumatic situation. Fear is a part of the body’s “fight-or-flight” response, which helps us avoid or respond to potential danger.Who are the victims of PTSD?
- Toddlers (3-5 years): rare
- Children (6-13 years): Common
- Teenagers (14-18 years): Common
- Young adults (19-40 years): very common
- Adults (41-60 years): very common
- Seniors (60+ years): very common
- Women are more than twice as likely to develop PTSD as men (10% for women and 4% for men).