Category: RLR Volume V Issue I

  • The Uncomfortable Truth about Sexual Offences against Children

    The Uncomfortable Truth about Sexual Offences against Children

    ABSTRACT Sexual abuse of Children is not new, nor is it peculiar the need for the advertisement and discussion regarding sexual abuse against children has increased manifold mainly due to two rationale. Firstly, Within the legal system, children are regarded as unreliable witnesses this factor with number of  additional factors such poorly investigated cases, unprepared […]

  • Don’t Boys Get Raped? Breaking the Silence on Sexual Abuse of the Male Child in India

    Don’t Boys Get Raped? Breaking the Silence on Sexual Abuse of the Male Child in India

    INTRODUCTION “You have a daughter; her safety is of utmost importance. Boys can take care of themselves” There is an unending silence around this subject and a very large percentage of people feel that child sexual abuse happens only to girls. Indian society has tried very hard to sweep the issue of child sexual abuse […]