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Child Sexual Abuse: Management and Prevention, and Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act

Rajeev Seth1, R N Srivastava

  • 1Max Super Speciality Hospital, and #Indraprastha Apollo Hospital; New Delhi, India. Correspondence to:Dr RN Srivastava, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi, India. drrnsri@gmail.com.

Indian Pediatrics
|December 9, 2017
PubMed

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Child sexual abuse requires prompt medical attention. Pediatricians play a crucial role in detecting, managing, and reporting abuse cases, especially following India's Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Forensic Medicine
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) is a global health concern with increasing reports.
  • Pediatricians are frequently the first healthcare professionals to encounter CSA victims.
  • Effective detection and management of CSA are critical for victim well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the essential role of pediatricians in addressing Child Sexual Abuse.
  • To emphasize the importance of understanding and applying the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012.
  • To underscore the need for specialized training for healthcare professionals in CSA evaluation and management.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature on Child Sexual Abuse detection and management.
  • Analysis of the legal framework provided by the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012 in India.
  • Discussion of the pediatrician's responsibilities in clinical evaluation, care, and reporting of CSA.

Main Results:

  • Pediatricians are pivotal in the identification and initial response to CSA.
  • The POCSO Act (2012) provides a robust legal framework for child protection against sexual offenses.
  • There is a documented need for enhanced expertise among healthcare providers regarding CSA.

Conclusions:

  • Pediatricians must be equipped with specialized knowledge for the clinical evaluation, prevention, and management of Child Sexual Abuse.
  • Adherence to and understanding of the POCSO Act are vital for healthcare professionals.
  • Strengthening the capacity of medical professionals is essential for combating CSA effectively.

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