There are various types of traumatic events that can lead to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Sexual abuse is a particularly sinister type of trauma because of the shame it instills in… Read More
Sonia, 12 years of age, grew up in a joint family that included her grandmother, her mother, siblings and parental relatives. Her father owned a restaurant abroad and so hardly visited his family… Read More
What would call a father who rapes his own daughter? A monster? A pervert? A despicable human being? If news reports are anything to go by, the cases of such CSA committed by… Read More
Whom does a child turn to when the one he trusts with all of his heart turns abuser? In a nut-shell, the second episode of Aamir Khan’s television show was simply heart-wrenching. It… Read More
53% of children in India face some form of child sexual abuse. To what extent will the new Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Bill help? And is it time for campaigners to… Read More
A Brief introduction on the Organization, Human Rights Watch: Human Rights Watch is dedicated to protecting the human rights of people around the world. We stand with victims and activists to prevent discrimination, to… Read More
Rishi was 14 year when he was sodomized by his neighbour, Ashok uncle, a good family friend. Being a trusted person, both to the family and the boy, Ashoks or Rishi’s frequent visits… Read More
CONTRARY to what people may think, a person who abuses a child is usually not someone with a psychiatric disorder. They are usually indistinguishable from anyone else. They may have emotional problems which… Read More
As I stood in the school uniform queue with my son, a large gentleman came up from behind and pushed him aside. Not rough, but certainly without permission. As I flared in anger,… Read More
