A Survivor’s Story

I am 21 years old now. I was 7 years old when I was sexually abused by a man who came to do some maintenance work on our home. He used to be… Read More

Sexuality Issues for Adult Survivors of Incest and Child Sexual Abuse

Another excellent article on adult sexuality and the impact of childhood sexual abuse by Wendy Maltz, author of The Sexual Healing Journey. This paper was published in 2001.  One of the key findings for… Read More

The Equality Manual by The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights

This manual is  intended to be a primer to introduce children to the term “equality”, why it is an important concept and Constitutional value, and how it can be actualized in today’s world.… Read More

Teach kids to protect their privates with this video Via Babycenter

I am so fortunate that I made it through childhood without being physically violated or molested. Many children are not. The issue of sexual abuse is something that I admit, completely mystifies me.… Read More

Sexual abuse interrupts the developmental phase of a child Via Tehelka

What are the nuances of sexual abuse that determine its long term effects? The effect of sexual abuse on children depends on the age at which the child was abused, who the abuser… Read More

A Father revisits the Horror – A Survivor’s Story

My first memories take me back to 1983 when I was just seven and in a hostel. Our beds were all attached. It was the another boy of my own age who felt… Read More

CSA in the news – 29 April 2013

  17-year-old gangraped, 3 students arrested   A 17-year-old girl was allegedly abducted and gangraped by three students of Polytechnic College, Sector 26, on Saturday night. http://www.indianexpress.com/news/17yearold-gangraped-3-students-arrested/1109030/   Man held for trying to… Read More

On rapes and child sexual abuse – By Preeti Shenoy

If you find strong language offensive or if you are under 18, please do not read this post. I am writing this disclaimer in the beginning as I know many of my friends… Read More

Book: From Child Sexual Abuse to Adult Sexual Risk: Trauma, Revictimization, and Intervention

The American Psychological Association has published a 346 book titled, From Child Sexual Abuse to Adult Sexual Risk: Trauma, Revictimization, and Intervention edited by Linda J. Koenig, PhD; Lynda S. Doll, PhD; Ann O’Leary, PhD; and… Read More

Tread gently… C for children – By Aarti KrishnaKumar

I recall watching this one episode of Satyameva Jayate where the chosen topic was Child sexual abuse. A few who had been abused during their younger years participated, shared their stories and also… Read More

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