Compared to adults, children find it much more difficult to disclose abuse due to several reasons. An offender can be a child’s known or total stranger. Statistics from the Report of the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) suggest that in 80-90% of the cases, the offender is ‘known’ to the victim. Hence, the perpetrator can also be a parent, relative, caretaker, or anyone charged with their care and guidance.
Child Safety at Work, as a team of Lawyers, Psychologists & Social Workers, views such matters extremely seriously as they not only lead to illegal acts but also result in long-term trauma for the child continuing to their adult life as well.
Child Safety at Work supports several organizations, institutions & schools in their efforts towards a harassment-free environment, its finds the creation of awareness on POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses) and training of those involved in redressal mechanisms a must for a healthy and safe environment for children.