Protection and Prevention of Children from Sexual Abuse in the Schools: An Assessment with Indian Perspectives
Journal Title: Indian Journal of Law and Human Behavior - Year 2017, Vol 3, Issue 2
Abstract
Child sexual abuse is a significant problem in both magnitude and sequelae. Children have a right to a safe school environment where they can learn to the best of their ability. Violence in schools affects children in every country, every day from corporal punishment and bullying to gun and knife crime and sexual assault. Each and every child has the right to go to school without fear and except quality learning experience without threats of violence. Child sexual abuse is more occur in place where detection is low. School related abuse can happen away from school ground, at school campus, in school vehicles or even in a teacher’s or students home.
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Jyothi Vishwanath
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