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Explore how family and community support shape recovery and justice in POCSO cases. Learn ways to provide trauma-informed, legal, and social care. INTRODUCTION The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act was created ...
Feeling Like a Fraud: The Impact of Imposter Syndrome
When someone congratulates you on your accomplishments, but you feel unworthy of those praises, and have felt uncomfortable and ashamed instead? There are certain thoughts that cause us to wonder, “What am I doing here?” “They w ...
Impact of POCSO Act on Child Safety in India
Explore the impact of the POCSO Act on child protection in India—legal reforms, implementation challenges, and future directions. INTRODUCTION The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, enacted in 2012, marked a s ...
Addressing Stigma against Child Sexual Abuse
Learn how stigma around child sexual abuse silences victims and protects abusers. Discover ways families, schools, and society can break this cycle. INTRODUCTION Child sexual abuse is a painful reality, but even more damaging than ...
Virtual Bystander: Combating the Digital Bystander Effect
In March 1964, a shocking murder occurred in Kew Gardens, Queens, New York. Kitty Genovese, a 28-year-old bar manager, was attacked and killed by Winston Moseley. What made this case so infamous was not just the crime itself, but the ...
Bystander Intervention in Preventing Child Sexual Abuse
If you see something, say something. In a personal account shared on Reddit, one user reflected on their childhood experience with abuse and the apparent indifference of the adults around them. Whether this was due to ignorance or deliberat ...
Prevent Suicide, Save a Life!
What is Suicide? Suicide is defined on the internet as the act of harming oneself with the wish to die. But human beings, equipped with survival instincts, are to protect themselves from death. The desire for death does not emerge like the desir ...
Turning Fear into Action: A Guide to Bystander Intervention
In emergencies, bystanders often hesitate to intervene due to several psychological and social factors. One recent case that illustrates this issue is that of Daniel Penny, who fatally choked Jordan Neely on a New York City subway. De ...
Raising Emotionally Healthy Kids: Why Mental Health Matters?
Introduction Having grown up in India, one can observe that mental health has rarely been a central topic of discussion, and this lack of awareness has had a lasting impact across generations. Many individuals struggle to acknowledge that u ...
Not a Sin, Not a Crime: Decriminalization of ‘Attempt to Suicide’
In the 8th Anvay Episode on Suicide Risk Assessment & Prevention & IC’s Role, conducted on 25.04.2025, The Legal Swan struck an insightful discussion with Sachin Chitambaran (Founder of The Connect Hut) and Madhuri Dadia (Training Officer at ...
Safe Browsing: How can Parents safeguard Internet Usage?
In today’s digital age, the internet has become an essential part of children’s lives, from education and entertainment to social interaction. While the online world offers numerous benefits, it also comes with its own set of risks. As a parent, cre ...
Employer’s Legal Obligations For Workplace Mental Health
Exploring legal obligations of employers in India regarding employee mental health, confidentiality, and workplace inclusivity. INTRODUCTION There are no particular legal requirements on an employer to ensure an employee's ‘m ...