Children and teenagers are more linked than ever in the rapidly digitising world of today. This exposes children to new dangers such as digital exploitation, which includes everything from sextortion, false information, and identity theft to online ...
Why do children lie about sexual abuse?
An article published by Fair Planet highlights data from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), revealing a notable 8.7% increase in child abuse cases in India during 2022, amounting to a total of 162,000 reported cases. This surge coincided with ...
Role of Technology Platforms in Preventing Online Child Exploitation
Discover how tech platforms are helping prevent online child exploitation through AI detection, safety tools, and law enforcement collaboration. “The internet can either be a playground or a predator’s hunting ground. Tech platforms must de ...
Role of Police in Investigating POCSO Cases
Explore how police play a critical role in POCSO case investigations—from child-friendly protocols to time-bound legal processes and survivor protection. “When a child trusts the system, justice begins with the uniform they first report to. ...
Role of NGOs in Supporting Sexually Abused Children
“There can be no keener revelation of a society's soul than the way in which it treats its children.” — Nelson Mandela Sexual abuse of children is one of the most traumatic violations of human rights. In India, while legislation ...
Role of Family and Community Support in POCSO Cases
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Understanding Safe Touch versus Unsafe Touch
Keeping children safe starts with awareness, and one of the most important lessons a child can learn is the difference between safe touch and unsafe touch. This concept empowers children to trust their instincts, set boundaries, and speak out when s ...