Child sexual abuse & the development of a national child protection medical professional network

Publication date: Available online 18 July 2018Source: Current Medicine Research and PracticeAuthor(s): Rajeev SethAbstractSexual abuse of children is of serious dimensions in India and worldwide. It may present in various forms of physical violence, mental abuse, rape, incest and other pervert sexual behaviours. The exact figures of sexual abuse in children are far greater than reported. Every effort must be made to sensitize the doctors, paramedical staff and general public to actively look for any evidence of abuse in children and report to the concerned authorities. Role of media in highlighting this problem in the right perspective is important. Various strategies for prevention of children from sexual abuse should be planned and stringent punitive measures enforced. Various organisations like WHO, United Nations (UN) and India Academy of Pediatrics are actively involved in formulation of management guidelines and prevention of sexual abuse in children.
Source: Current Medicine Research and Practice - Category: General Medicine Source Type: research