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The emotional anguish stemming from child sexual abuse often leads to self-harm and suicide attempts, alongside memory issues and behavioral problems such as criminal activities. Historically, there have been stigmatizing attitudes towards child sexual abuse, hindering its acknowledgment and proper response. Nevertheless, addressing this issue remains paramount, necessitating the identification and reporting of incidents to the appropriate authorities. The trauma of child sexual abuse can have profound and enduring effects, including anxiety, fear, and panic attacks for the victim. Despite legislative measures against it, enforcement often falters, resulting in insufficient accountability for perpetrators. Furthermore, the legal framework for tackling child sexual abuse is inadequate, hampering effective action. Campaigns aimed at altering perceptions of child sexual abuse and providing education to children and families are crucial. In essence, efforts to intervene and prevent child sexual abuse in India demonstrate progress but also persisting challenges. One such challenge is the absence of comprehensive education, leading to a limited understanding of healthy relationships, consent, and child sexual abuse. The stigma surrounding child sexual abuse complicates matters further by fostering negative societal attitudes that discourage survivors from reporting their ordeals.
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Gummadi, R.K., Dasari, N., Pindiprolu, S.K.S.S., Balla, S. (2024). History, Statistics, and Prevalence. In: Shaik, A., Thota, S.L., Atmakuri, L.R. (eds) Child Sexual Abuse. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-8745-0_1
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