Publication Date
2007
viii, 192 p
The aim of the study was to develop a comprehensive understanding of the phenomenon of child abuse, with a view to help facilitate the formulation of appropriate policies and programmes meant to effectively curb and control the problem of child abuse in India. Among the findings of the study, it clearly emerged that across different kinds of abuse (physical, sexual, emotional and girl child neglect), it is young children, in the 5-12 year group, who are most at risk of abuse and exploitation. The study also puts forward strategies to address the problem of child abuse and identifies areas of further research
