save the children

  Child sexual abuse hurts a child’s development and overall maturity, deeply affecting neurobiological systems and endocrinological character is ations. Survivors of child sexual abuse are at a greater risk of developing serious personality disorders.  Child sexual abuse in India is more prevalent than you think or than what meets the eye! News about child rape and child sexual exploitation makes the headlines daily, especially in India. According to multiple statistics and data analysis, it is estimated that about 37% of India’s population includes children under 18 years, with a considerable number of children who do not get access to basic nutrition, education, and access to health services. Around 53% of Indian children have reported having experienced different kinds of sexual abuse, including nude photography, assault, inappropriate touching, and sexual abuse. Statistics reveal that every 155 minutes, a child under 16 years of age is raped in India. Parents of sexually abused c