Citation

Kumar B, Prasad I, Priyambda P, Goel N. Med. Leg. J. 2022; ePub(ePub): ePub.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2022, Medico-Legal Society, Publisher SAGE Publications)

DOI

10.1177/00258172221114991

PMID

36151763

Abstract

Child sexual abuse (CSA) is a worldwide problem with girls most affected even allowing for the possibility that boys are less likely to report it. In India there is strict anti-CSA legislation like the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, but enforcement falls short due to poor socioeconomic conditions, low education levels, and insensitive actions and responses.

Language: en

Keywords

legislation; POCSO; CSA; law enforcement agencies