CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE:
Child sexual abuse is a global crisis that affects all the nations equally. However, this burning issue is always neglected due to the social stigma of disclosure especially in the developing countries like Bangladesh.
Now what is child sexual abuse???Child sexual abuse is defined as the form of child abuse in which an adult person manipulates forces or uses a child for sexual stimulation. It also includes enticing a child to take part in sexual activities (child pornography), involving child in looking at watching sexual activities, exposing the private parts and touching them.
Previously, it was thought that girls are usually the prime victims of child sexual abuse but evidences has shown that boys are equally affected (specially gay population who prey on male children) and in most of the cases abusers were the family members. This invites the question – is home the safest place for the children? The answer is still controversial. However, Where ever the place is and or whoever the person is, the long term psychological impact on a child who suffered sexual molestation either by a relative or a random person is huge. Some of these victims become the worst criminals and/or become less productive in life.
Dr. Esha Farooqe,
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