Child Sexual Abuse: Management and Prevention, and Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act
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2017
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Indian Pediatrics
Abstract
Child Sexual Abuse is an alarming reality and is being increasingly reportedin India as well as globally. Pediatricians and allied medical
professionals are often the first point of contact with abused children and their families. They have a key role in detecting Child Sexual
Abuse, providing immediate and long-term care and support to the victims and their families. India has adopted the Protection of Children
from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO) in 2012. It is a comprehensive law on sexual abuse, which expands the scope and range of forms of
sexual offences, makes reporting of abuse mandatory and defines guidelines for the examination of victims. Pediatricians and health care
professionals need to acquire necessary expertise for clinical evaluation of child sexual abuse, and its prevention, management and
reporting.
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India, International Resources, child abuse, legislation, management, prevention
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Seth, R., & Srivastava, R. (2017).Child Sexual Abuse: Management and Prevention, and Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. Indian Pediatrics, 54, 949-953.