“There’s a lockdown and things are happening behind closed doors.”
93 per cent of abuse happens by someone known to the child. This is a terrifying number for the lockdown.
All of this creates high-stress home environments and children are generally exposed to diverse forms of abuse, including sexual abuse.
How does one reach a child in need in a lockdown?
Childline India, suggested the helpline(1098) be declared an essential service during the lockdown.
Recognising signs in children:-
1.Changes in mood and behaviour, anxiety, stress, anger
2.Withdrawl from family members, friends and activities
3.Loss of appetite, sleep
How to Stop Child Sexual Abuse:-
Spread the word – Tell your friends, siblings about child sexual abuse and online child sexual abuse.
Report to :
Call Childline – 1098
Call BBA – 1800-102-7222
Call Police – 100
Cybercrime portal of Govt of India – https://cybercrime.gov.in/Default.aspx
POCSO e box – https://www.ncpcr.gov.in/index2.php
spread the word #keepchildrensafe #bethehummingbird
“Together we can stop Child Sexual Abuse”
