IS A CHILD GETTING PROTECTED FROM SEXUAL ABUSE IN INDIA: A REPORT ON POSCO ACT?
Keywords:
Child Abuse, Child protection: child sexual abuse, child healthAbstract
Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) is a pressing human proper difficulty and public health concern. We conducted a scientific evaluation of quantitative and qualitative studies published within the beyond decade on CSA in India to look at the distribution of the prevalence estimates for each genders, to improve understanding of the determinants and outcomes of CSA and become aware of gaps inside the current country of research. In India, alcohol consumption in step with capita has accelerated in recent years, and infant maltreatment is exceedingly prevalent. We assess alcohol-related harms to children, including physical abuse, mental abuse and neglect, and correlates for men reporting these harms. Child abuse is defined as the bodily or emotional injury, sexual abuse, negligent treatment, or maltreatment of a child below age 18 by a person accountable for the toddler's welfare. Healthcare companies are expected (below The Joint Commission's 2008 standards) to recognize symptoms of viable abuse while a toddler enters the facility, file any recognized abuse internally and externally, and make suitable referrals.
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