Do all children enjoy the same kind of happiness and freedom? Unfortunately some are robbed of the joys of childhood due to heinous acts — sexual abuse — committed by a few adults. Sexual abuse causes physiological damage to a child. The perpetrator is usually familiar to the child and has easy access to them. As a result these silent victims are subjected to a lot of trauma and humiliation.
These crimes are often under played and many families are reluctant to report the offence as it involves their family honour. Should these children be allowed to suffer in silence? Can anything be done to curb the violence against the little ones?
Originally written for The Hindu, read more at https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/towards-a-safe-environ-for-children/article4105104.ece