“A STUDY ON CHILD ABUSE IN INDIA”

A Mini project report to be submitted to VIIT [A],

for the partial Fulfillment of the academic
requirements for the Degree of

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Submitted by

B.HARIKIRAN
21L31E0012
Under the Esteemed Guidance of

P. LAVANYA
BTECH,MBA
Assistant professor
Department of Management Studies

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2021 -2023
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Department of Management Studies

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ON CHILD ABUSE IN INDIA” is a Bonafede work of B.HARI

KIRAN 21L31E0012 carried out in partial fulfillment for the
award of Degree of MBA under my direct guidance and
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P.LAVANYA DR.S.M.MURALI KRISHNA
 DECLARATION

I hereby declare that this Mini Project work entitled “a study on

child abuse in India” (with special reference to Company Name)

submitted by me to JNTUK Kakinada, in partial fulfillment for the award

of Degree of Master of Business Administration is entirely based on my

own study is being submitted for the first time and it has not been

submitted to any other university or institution for any degree or diploma.

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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Apart from the efforts of me, the success of this project depends largely on the
encouragement and guidelines of many others. I take this opportunity to express my
gratitude to the concerned that have been instrumental in the successful completion of
this project.
I extended my sincere gratitude to my Internal Mini project guide P.
LAVANYA for her consistent encouragement, benevolent criticism, inseparable
suggestions which were the main reasons to bring the work to present shape.
I honored to extend my sincere regards to esteemed Head of the
Department Dr.S.M.Murali Krishna for giving me the permission to carry out the
Internship work.

I am also thankful to our beloved Principal Dr. B. Arundathi for giving me

the permission to carry out the Internship work.
Finally, I would like to express my deep sense of gratitude to my beloved
parents and my family members for their love and blessings to complete the
Internship successfully.

B.HARI KIRAN
 CONTENTS
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CHAPTER: I Introduction

1 1.1 Background of the study

2 1.2 Problem Statement

3 1.3 Objectives of the Study

4 1.4 Significance of the Study

1.5 Research Design – Research type, data source (Primary/Secondary),

5 Techniques of analysis, data visualization

6 1.7 Limitation of the Study

7 1.8 Chapterization

CHAPTER: II Theoretical
concept
8 2.1 Introduction

9 2.2 Core concept

10 2.3 Related key concepts to the study- Formula

CHAPTER: III Data Analysis

11 3.1 Simple Analysis using percentages

12 3.2 Presentation of analysis using Charts etc

CHAPTER: IV Summary

13 4.1 Summary

14 4.2 Findings

15 4.3 Conclusion

16 4.4 Bibliography

1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

Child Abuse in India

Childhood is the primary stage of life. It knows no worry or anxiety, no good or evil. It is
the period of both ignorance and innocence. The heart of a child is as pure as a crystal
and it is also said that “God lives in a child”.
But some people without understanding the importance of the fact that a child is God’s
gift, abuse them to an extent that their future is ruined forever. However if they are lucky
enough, they are guided by a mentor in the future who changes their view of the world
explaining the significance of life and explaining the fact that all individuals are not the
same.

Child abuse is a crime which is committed by individuals who are frustrated by their
own lives. Abusing a child is as serious crime as killing a person because a child is soft
by nature and any abuse that he or she goes through in early stages of life, leaves a lasting
imprint on its mind for always.

The moment his memory flashes of the abuses that he or she has faced in their lifetime,
however happy that moment might be, the child’s heart is filled with sadness.

However hard the child tries to forget or erase such memories all he or she ends up in is
being frustrated. Some of the victims of child abuse lose their confidence forever and
lead their lives as introverts.

Child abuse occurs in various forms. In extreme cases a girl child is found raped, some
children are beaten up by their parents and at times school teachers. As a matter of fact,
child labour is also a form of continuous child abuse.

At an age when the child should attend school, he or she is forced to work in factories, at
workplaces and as domestic help in our own houses. If we practice child labour, we are
also abusing the child, despite the justification that we are helping the child’s family to
earn their daily bread.

Childhood is the golden period of life and it is also said that God resides in a child’s
heart. Abusing a child is like insulting the God you preach. A child has a soft heart and is
free from all kinds of worries and anxieties as a result of which even a little misbehaviour
with him leaves a permanent mark in his mind.

Child abuse includes both physical as well as verbal abuse. Even when a child is not
abused physically, there are cases where he or she is abused verbally on a constant basis.
This behaviour affects the mental behaviour of the child to such an extent that at times
psychiatrist help is needed to get them back to normal mental stage. Not only have such
children loosed the happiness that every child deserves in childhood but they also fail to
understand what happiness means for a child.

The memories of childhood have their own significance in one’s life. As one grows up,
one feels more and more attached with his childhood, the best period in an individual’s
life. Having no anxieties, worries or work, a child is free from the dirty and filthy noise of
the worldly life.

A child’s motto of life is “eat, drink and be merry”. And when the child is abused, it is
easy to understand what kind of memories he or she will develop.

Extreme cases of child abuse include; the case of Dhananjoy Chatterjee , a security guard
who was executed by hanging for raping and murdering 14 year old Hetal Parekh on
March 5, 1990 at her apartment residence in Bhawanipur, Kolkata. Aarushi murder
mystery also involves the case of child abuse where a girl was killed for no fault of hers.
Such cases are existing examples proving that demons still exist in our society and these
demons can only be killed if the individuals and the government join hands for a fight
against child abuse. We should keep in mind the fact that if we want to abolish child
labour from its very roots we should first take oath that we will not employ and child to
help us in the domestic purposes.

Every owner of a factory should keep in mind not to employ child labourers. The harmful
effects of child abuse are essential to be understood by one and all to abolish it
completely.

1.2 STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

The research problem in this study is associated with the Child abuse causes a wide range
of problems for children. An immediate risk is that the child will be seriously injured or
killed. However, most abused children suffer greater emotional than physical harm.

Abused children tend to perform worse at school (and are more likely to drop out) and
have higher rates of juvenile delinquency (including running away, becoming violent
with other children and engaging in criminal behaviours such as assault).

They experience a higher likelihood of drug and alcohol use and associated problems as
well as much higher rates of mental health problems, such as depression, anxiety and
suicidal thoughts. Child abuse can result in long-term physical, social and emotional
problems.

What factors can lead to abuse?

Risk factors for abuse

 Lack of mental capacity.
 Increasing age.
 Being physically dependent on others.
 Low self-esteem.
 Previous history of abuse.
 Negative experiences of disclosing abuse.
 Social isolation.

1.3 OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY

The broad objective is to study on child abuse in India.
The specific Objectives however, include the following:

1. Find out the causes of child abuse in the India.

2. how extent its effecting children’s health.
3. Determine the prevention of child abuse and responsibility.
4. Proffer practicable solutions to the problems
discovered in the research study.

1.4 SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

The study is intended to Children who are abused or neglected, including those who
witness domestic violence, often exhibit emotional, cognitive, and behavioural problems,
such as depression, suicidal behaviour, difficulty in school, use of alcohol and other
drugs, and early sexual activity. Children who are abused or neglected also are more
likely to repeat the cycle of violence by entering into violent relationships as teens and
adults or abusing their own children.

Child abuse and neglect are underreported, and are found in families of all socioeconomic
levels and ethnic groups. A variety of risk factors exist for child abuse/neglect. Primary
among them is parental substance abuse. Another risk factor is domestic violence.
Research shows that in 30% to 60% of families that experience domestic violence,
children also are abused. Other contributing factors include parental mental illness,
poverty, and child disability. Prevention of child abuse and neglect requires public
education and commitment from communities to provide emotional, social, and financial
support systems for families. 

This study helps the researcher to realize the importance to understand and reduce the
risks of abuse for your child and be familiar with the signs of abuse and neglect.

About 4 million cases of child abuse and neglect involving almost 7 million children are
reported each year. The highest rate of child abuse is in babies less than one year of age,
and 25 percent of victims are younger than age three.

The majority of cases reported to Child Protective Services involve neglect, followed by
physical and sexual abuse. There is a lot of overlap among children who are abused, with
many suffering a combination of physical abuse, sexual abuse, and/or neglect.

1.5 RESEARCH DESIGN

Methodology:
The collection of data for the purpose of the study is aimed at getting current information
about the child abuse in India.
Questionnaire:
A questionnaire was designed for collections of data from the children’s,with the
objective of finding out the child abuse in India.
Collection of data:
Tools:
By interacting with the children’s /students in the school and rural areas, by observation
and by the questionnaire, the required data has been collected.
Targeted Population:
The study mainly focused on the population of 100.
Sampling method:
Simple random sampling has been used for the study.
Sampling size:
50% of the targeted population has been taken for the sampling.
Sources of data:
Primary data:
It is obtained through questionnaire and interacting with the students in schools.
Secondary data:
This is obtained through Internet, records, company magazines and various books in the
library.
Method of analysis:
In the present study, analysis of data collected has been conducted with utmost care to
give the findings as much authenticity as possible. The data collected from the
respondents to all questions has been entered into the computer using spss software. The
primary data are tabulated and analysis tables are prepared. Simple statistical methods
such as %, avg., etc. have been used to analyze and interpret the data.

1.7 LIMITATION OF THE STUDY

a) The time limit to complete the project was less.

b) There are lot of difference between authors of same subject.

c) All data collection is based on books, internet and employees of different-different

companies.

d) The information provided by the companies is not very specified and clear in order to
analyze the statement.

e) The basic nature of these statements is historical and past can never be precise.

f) Analysis of primary data is done on the assumption that the answers given by the
respondents are true and correct. g) Most of the employees are not ready to share the
information

 Another difficulty was very limited time-span of the project.

 The sample taken for the study was only 50 and the results drawn may not be
accurate.

1.8 CHAPTERIZATION
A study of child abuse in India is organized into four chapters:

Chapter 1: The First part consists of Introduction of whole study; it also includes
Background of study, Statement of problem, Objectives of the study, Significance of the
study, Research Design, Limitations of study.

Chapter 2: Theoretical concept

Chapter 3: This chapter focuses on “Data Analysis”.

Chapter 4: The Final chapter consists of Summary, Findings, Suggestions, conclusion and
Bibliography

2.1 INTRODUCTION
Our society is full of evil-minded people, at one place, where there are saints and positive
people who love to spread the word of love and brotherhood. Others think only about
their individual benefits. These are self-centred people. One obnoxious act that money-
minded beasts do is to involve little children in employment activities. They make such
children do laborious tasks in the mining, cracker, or construction works. These people
take away the very childhood from the lives of these children. Many people also forcibly
make children indulge in sexual, begging, or house help activities. They snatch away the
ingenuity and innocence from the life of children and dominate their everyday lives.

As per the data provided by UNICEF, 1 in every 10 children is subjected to child abuse.
This accounts for 152 million in the world. Adding to the adversity, more than half of
these children work in harsh conditions which are completely against the healthy lifestyle
norms for a human being. (Child labour, 2020)

Child abuse is a basic violation of child rights. Child abuse is more than bruises and
broken bones. While physical abuses are shocking due to the scars left behind, the
emotional and sexual abuses also leave deep and lasting scars. Child sexual abuse is one
of the most neglected social problems faced by our society. Child sexual abuse not only
leaves a profound impact on the victimized child but also on society as a whole. All
forms of child labour are the worst kind of child abuse negation of the basic child rights.

Extreme cases of child abuse include; the case of Dhanajoy Chatterjee, a security guard
who was executed by hanging for raping and murdering a 14-year-old Hetal Parekh on
March 5, 1990, at her apartment residence in Bhawanipur, Kolkata. Aarushi murder
mystery also involves the case of child abuse where a girl was killed for no fault of hers.

In addition, not only atrocities against children are in the rise, but they are also targeted
in communal violence and insurgency as never before. They also suffer discrimination
and denial in post-riot situations. The children of indigenous and tribal communities
suffer neglect, discrimination and alienation and are affected by armed conflicts and other
civil violence. They become orphans losing their parents or relatives in communal
violence and insurgency.
There are many legislative provisions to protect the rights of children in India, such as the
constitution of India guarantees equality before the law to all citizens, and pledges special
protection for children. In 1974, India adopted a national policy for children and declared
it a supreme national asset. In 1992, India accepted the obligations of the United Nations
Convention on the rights of the child. The National Commission for Protection of child
rights has been set up as a statutory body under the Commission for Protection of Child
Rights Act in 2005 to protect, promote and defend child rights in India.
The 86th Constitutional Amendment made education a fundamental right for children in
the age group of 6 to 14 years.

Also, there are various Acts like the Juvenile Justice Act, 1986, Child Labour
(Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986, Protection of Children from Sexual Offences
Act, 2012, etc. to protect the child’s rights in India. The Indian Constitution also deal
with various provisions to combat abuse of children, such as traffic in human beings and
forced labour, prohibition of employment of children in factories, etc. The Indian Penal
Code, 1860 also provides provisions to deal with various types of sexual offences
committed against women and children, such as kidnapping, abduction, rape, etc.

Though there are various legislative provisions to protect the rights of children from
abuse, they are inadequate to protect them. Children have to be protected against child
labour, trafficking, communal and political violence, armed conflicts, terrorist activities,
and migrant situations, all forms of abuse, neglect, exploitation and corporal punishment.
The country needs effective legislation to punish and deter all forms of child labour, child
abuse and exploitation, and child trafficking as well as prenatal sex determination,
foeticide and infanticide. NGO’s and government administrators should reach out to the
neglected, deprived and abused children for their comprehensive needs that include
education, health aspects, protection and rehabilitation.

Childhood is the golden period of life and it is also said that God resides in a child’s
heart. Abusing a child is like insulting the God you preach. A child has a soft heart and is
free from all kinds of worries and anxieties as a result of which even a little misbehaviour
with him leaves a permanent mark in his mind.
Child abuse includes both physical as well as verbal abuse. Even when a child is not
abused physically, there are cases where he or she is abused verbally on a constant basis.
This behaviour affects the mental behaviour of the child to such an extent that at times
psychiatrist help is needed to get them back to normal mental stage. Not only have such
children loosed the happiness that every child deserves in childhood but they also fail to
understand what happiness means for a child.

2.2 CORE CONCEPT

CHILD ABUSE IS THE BURNING ISSUE OF MODERN SOCIETY
This problem is one of the burning issues nowadays. According to the latest statistics, 3.3
million children suffer from child abuse and neglect in the USA (National Child Abuse
Statistics, 2012). There are five child-abuse deaths registered in the USA every day. It is a
deplorable fact that 80% of those children who die from abuse are under 4 years old (National
Child Abuse Statistics, 2012). It should be noted, that in most cases the perpetrator is a close
relative, or the person known by the children. It is one of the main factors that make it difficult
to prevent child abuse as far as children are not insured by their parents. They are the only
people in the world that are expected to protect their children, but they abuse their power
above their children.

Parents, as well as their children, should be aware of this problem to prevent them from
becoming the victims of child abuse. Parents should know the ways of protecting their
children from child abuse and children should be taught how to behave in cases of child abuse.
They should be aware of the services that they can refer to for help.

THE MAIN FACTORS OF GROWING THE PROBLEM

The cases of child abuse are growing every year. It has been caused by a wide range of
factors. There are people with psychological problems in our society who can easily hurt
children (Gibson, 2008). These people should be prohibited to live in normal society with
normal people. They need to be hospitalized and treated properly. The main problem of our
society is that these sick people are not paid attention and they live their own life. More than
that, the governments of many countries do not allocate money for the hospitalization of
mentally sick people.

Family problems are another reason for the growth of child abuse. There are a lot of young
families who are not ready to bring up their children and as a result, children are treated
inappropriately and lack parents’ attention. There are a lot of cases of alcoholism or drug
addiction in families with children. More than that, there are more and more cases of teen
pregnancy that is also one of the main reasons for child abuse. Financial problems may also be
the reason for child abuse when parents use their children as the kind of outlet for their
emotions (Gibson, 2008). Sexual abuse often happens in a one-parent family when a single
parent has a lot of partners and brings them home. The perpetrators are often stepfathers,
boyfriends, or uncles.

RISK OF THE PROBLEM

There are risk factors that make children more vulnerable to child abuse. Any kind of pressure
on the family may be considered a risk factor of child abuse. Poverty is one of the main factors
making parents exploit their children. There are cases when parents make children work and
when their child is a girl, they make her engage in prostitution. Poor families are risky to child
abuse. These families have to fight for their lives, and they have the stress every day. These
stresses may be the reasons for unfair judgment of the children and make parents use their
physical power in children’s upbringing. The cases of child abuse are often observed in
problem families where one or both of the parents abuse alcohol or drugs. These parents are
not able to provide an appropriate upbringing to their children. More than that, these people
have unpredictable changes in their mood that put their children at risk of child abuse (Carney,
2010). Parents who suffered child abuse themselves in their childhood are more likely to treat
their children in the same cruel way.

THE WAYS OF PREVENTION OF CHILD ABUSE

Parents who are emotionally healthy and mature do not hurt their children. Nevertheless,
nobody is insured from regular stresses that are significant contributors to child abuse. Thus,
parents should control their emotions. If parents need psychological help different
organizations deal with family problems and are ready to help. The parent who has problems
with alcohol and drugs should refer to special organizations too. If parents have a problem,
they should share their stress with others that is why it is necessary to talk. Community
programs make these problems easier to get through. Any young couple that is going to have a
child should be aware of all responsibilities connected with upbringing. There are a lot of
special programs preparing young couples to become parents. Family should be the best and
the warmest place for the child. The child should feel his/her protection. Families should
spend a lot of time together and share all their problems as well as happy moments. The access
of any family to organizations providing help reduces the rates of child abuse (Carney, 2010).
One of the basic means of prevention of child abuse is awareness. Parents should be taught
how to bring up their children as well as how to protect them from child abuse on the one
hand and children should be taught to behave in such situations on the other hand. To my
mind, it is necessary to add this problem to the programs of children’s education. Children
should know where they can refer to if their safety is in danger. They should be taught not to
be afraid to report on their parents. All these basic rules should be taught from early years. As
has been described above, one of the basic reasons for child abuse is the immaturity of many
young couples to have a child. To my mind, it is necessary to provide obligatory courses for
young couples who are going to have a child. These courses should provide the necessary
knowledge and pieces of training on how to bring up children.

THE ROLE OF THE GOVERNMENT IN PREVENTION THIS

PROBLEM
Government is one of the main defenders of children’s life. Government should allocate
money to prevent child abuse by sponsoring special organizations. More than that, children
who suffered from child abuse should be provided the necessary help free of charge. As we
have described above, one of the main causes of child abuse is economic problems in families.
The government should pay special attention to the families having children and it should
provide regular economic help to them. For example, there is The Parent-Child Centre in
Tulsa supported by the government.

Parents, as well as children, may refer to this centre for help free of charge. Such centres are
created in many countries and funded by local governments.

THE WAYS OF TREATMENT

Children who suffered from child abuse need medical and psychological help. Medical
professionals, teachers, and childcare professionals should provide the necessary help to these
children. Children need time to get through this traumatic event. The victims of child abuse
should be paid a lot of attention.

From the above said, we may conclude that child abuse is the burning issue nowadays. This
problem concerns every member of our society. Every parent, as well as every child, should
be aware of this problem and the means of its prevention. As for the government, it should
allocate money to special organizations providing help to parents as well as to children. All
these joint efforts may help to reduce the number of children suffering from child abuse.
2.3 RELATED KEY CONCEPTS TO STUDY
A BRIEF ON CHILD PROTECTION POLICIES IN INDIA
As per The Constitution of India, Article 15(3), State must make special provisions for
children. Article 39 of Part IV of the Constitution asks the State to direct its policy
towards securing (among other things), that children are not abused; not forced by
economic necessity to enter avocations unsuited to their age or strength; and that they are
given opportunities to develop in a healthy manner and in conditions of freedom and
dignity, protected against moral and material abandonment. Further, the UN Convention
on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), adopted by the UN General Assembly in 1989,
delivers universal recognition of children’s rights to its member nations.
INDIAN LEGISLATION FOR CHILD PROTECTION AND
POLICIES
INDIAN LEGISLATION FOR CHILD PROTECTION

1. Furthering the vision of the UNCRC, the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of
Children) Act, 2015 is India’s fundamental law in dealing with children in need of care
and protection. It caters to their needs through care, protection, development, treatment,
social reintegration, through its child-friendly approach by addressing matters in the best
interest of children.

2. The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO), 2012 is one of the
Indian government’s most progressive laws, to combat sexual violence against children.
POCSO qualifies penetrative sexual assault on a child below the age of 12 as aggravated
penetrative sexual assault, a crime punishable with a fine and a minimum term of
rigorous imprisonment for 10 years, which can be extended to life imprisonment.

3. The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013’s introduction of several new sexual
offences under the Indian Penal Act, such as Section 376(2)(i), IPC, which punishes rape
of a female under 16 years is considered an aggravated form of rape punishable with a
fine and a minimum term of rigorous imprisonment for 10 years, which can be extended
to life imprisonment.
HOW SAVE THE CHILDREN IS DOING ITS BIT FOR CHILD
PROTECTION UNDER POLICIES
1. SOP for Care and Protection of Children in Street Situations
Working in collaboration with the National Commission for Protection of Child
Rights (NCPCR), Save the Children launched the Standard Operating Procedure
(SOP) for Care and Protection of Children in Street Situations. The SOP lays
down a sequence of actions to be taken for restoration and rehabilitation of street
children. This includes getting them Aadhaar cards, health insurance, bank
accounts and financial sponsorship for families to help meet medical and
nutritional requirements of a child. An estimated 50,000 street children in Delhi
were selected for Aadhaar card registration on a pilot basis, and the NGO aims to
cover children in five states in the first two years.
2. Child protection programme: interventions
Save the Children establishes Children Groups, bringing together vulnerable
children to collectively work towards solutions of child protection to uphold child
rights, preventing cases of child marriage, child trafficking, child abuse and child
labour. It navigates map out-of-school children, street children and those who are
involved in child labour to schools through enrolment drives. It also coordinates
with district and state level authorities to ensure right implementation of laws so
that children in the area are kept safe.
CONCLUSION
The NGO like Save the Children is tirelessly working for the protection of children with
following multiple child protection act in India for the children’s who pushed into child
labour, children facing abuse in the community, children trafficked, children affected by
a calamity or emergency situations. It rescues them from children facing various kinds of
harms – abuse, neglect, exploitation, physical danger and violence. Executing
programmes in India’s remotest parts, the NGO is driven by the premise of ensuring
happy and safe childhoods for all children. Towards this goal, he partners with civil
society organisations, child-led initiatives, governments and other key
stakeholders. Donate online to do prevent child abuse in all forms.
3.1 SIMPLE ANALYSIS USING PERCENTAGES

TABLE NO 3.1:

At what age can a child be left home alone?

Types of responses No. of Respondents No. of Percentage

10 4 9.1%
8 5 11.4%
Child decision 20 45.5%
18 15 34.1%
Total 44 100

TABLE NO 3.2:

What should I do if I suspect child abuse and/or neglect?

Types of responses No. of Respondents No. of Percentage

Report to higher 3 6.8%
authorities
Report to parents 14 31.8%
Child abuse reporting 9 20.5%
number
All of the above 18 40.9%
Total 44 100
TABLE NO 3.3:
What are signs that a child may need help after experiencing abuse or interpersonal
violence?

Types of responses No. of Respondents No. of Percentage

Sleep well 4 9.1%
Loss of interest in other 15 34.1%
activities
Trouble with school 9 20.5%
Behavior problems 16 36.4%
Total 44 100

TABLE NO 3.4:
How can we help children after they have been experienced abuse or interpersonal
violence?

Types of responses No. of Respondents No. of Percentage

Spend positive time 9 20.5%
Blame for what 10 22.7%
happened
understand your child's 14 31.8%
need for safety
Give motivation 11 25%
Total 44 100
TABLE NO 3.5:
The emotional trauma and hurt of child abuse usually last?

Types of responses No. of No. of Percentage

Respondents
Until age 21 8 18.6%
for five years after the 15 34.9%
incident
Lifetime 20 46.5%
Total 43 100

TABLE NO 3.6:
What percentage of persons currently incarcerated for crimes is believed to have been
abused or neglected as children?

Types of responses No. of Respondents No. of Percentage

25% 8 18.6%
25-50% 11 25.6%
50-75% 13 30.2%
Over90% 11 25.6%
Total 43 100
TABLE NO 3.7:
Child abuse results in higher social costs including...

Types of responses No. of Respondents No. of Percentage

High insurance rates 5 11.9%
High property taxes 8 19%
Cost of law enforcement 11 26.2%
all of the above 18 42.9%
Total 42 100

TABLE NO 3.8:
Preventing child abuse is the responsibility of...

Types of responses No. of Respondents No. of Percentage

The government 3 7%
The Law enforcement 10 23.3%
Parents 4 9.3%
Everyone 26 60.5%
Total 43 100

TABLE NO 3.9:
Single parent families have a higher chance of child abuse in their homes?

Types of responses No. of No. of Percentage

Respondents
true 31 70.5%
false 13 29.5%
Total 44 100
TABLE NO 4.0:
What % of abused and maltreated infants exhibited symptoms of disorganized
attachment?

Types of responses No. of Respondents No. of Percentage

80% 20 45.5%
85% 7 15.9%
70% 10 22.7%
65% 7 15.9%
Total 44 100
3.2 PRESENTATION OF ANALYSIS USING CHARTS

CHART NO.3.1:

INTERPETATION: From the above data 45.5% of child decision to left home alone and
34.1% of child can left home alone at 18 years, 11.4% of child can left home alone at 8
years, 9.1% of child can left home alone at 10 years.
CHART NO 3.2:

INTERPETATION: From the above data 40.9% included all of above option and 31.8%
of child abuse will be report to parents, 20.5% will be called to the child abuse reporting,
6.8% of child abuse will be report to higher authorities.
CHART NO 3.3:

INTERPETATION: From the above data 36.4% of child behavior problems will be signs
after child abuse and 34.1%loss of interest in other activities, 20.5% of child troubles
with school (education). 9.1% of child can sleep well.
CHART NO 3.4:

INTERPETATION: From the above data 31.8% of understand your child’s need for
safety and 25% give motivation to children, 22.7% of blame to children what happened ,
20.5% of spend positive time .
CHART NO 3.5:

INTERPETATION: From the above data 47.7% of the emotional trauma and hurt of
child abuse usually lasts and 34.1% for five years after the incident, 18.2% until age 21 it
will last long.
CHART NO 3.6:

INTERPETATION: From the above data 29.5% for 50-75% of persons neglected as
children and 25% & over 90% for 25-50 and over 90% of persons incarcerated for crime
is believed to have been abused, 20.5% for 25% of person neglected as children.
CHART NO 3.7:

INTERPETATION: From the above data 45.5% included all of the above option and
25% of cost of law of enforcement, 18.2% of high property taxes, 11.4% including high
insurance rates.
CHART NO 3.8:

INTERPETATION: From the above data 60% everyone is responsible for preventing
child abuse and 22.2% the law enforcement, 11.1% of parents responsibility, 6.7%
responsibility of government.
CHART NO 3.9:

INTERPETATION: From the above data 69.6% are stated as true single parent families
have a higher chance of child abuse in their homes and 30.4% are stated as false.
CHART NO 4.0:

INTERPETATION: From the above data 43.5% for 80% of abused and maltreated
infants exhibited symptoms of disorganized attachment and 26.1% for 70% abused,
15.2% for both 85% and 65% abused and maltreated infants exhibited symptoms of
disorganized attachment.
4.1 SUMMARY
Child abuse is doing something or failing to do something that results in harm to the child
or puts the child at the risk of doing harm. Child abuse can be physical, sexual or
emotional. Neglect or not making provision for the needs of the child is also a form of
abuse. In India and in other countries of the world, there has not been any type of
understanding of the magnitude or trends of the problem. The increasing complexities of
one’s life and the dramatic changes that have been brought about by the socio-economic
transitions in India have contributed a major part in increasing the vulnerability of
children to newer and various forms of abuse. Child abuse or mistreatment constitutes all
forms of physical and emotional mistreatment, sexual abuse, neglect, exploitation,
resulting in actual or potential harm to the health of the child, survival, progress or self-
esteem in the framework of the relationship of responsibility, trust or power.

Child abuse has severe physical and psychological consequences which unfavourably
affects the health and general welfare of the child. Most abused children experience
larger emotional than physical harm. An abused child may become miserable, he or she
may withdraw from the society, think of committing suicide or become violent. An older
child may use drugs or alcohol, try to run away or abuse others. Patterns of abusive
behaviour may have an effect upon the child physically and psychologically. Abused
children are more likely to practice comprehensive nervousness, apprehension,
unhappiness, absence, humiliation, guilt, suicidal and homicidal thoughts or get involved
in criminal activities, promiscuity, and substance abuse.

Parents, as well as their children, should be aware of this problem to prevent them from
becoming the victims of child abuse. Parents should know the ways of protecting their
children from child abuse and children should be taught how to behave in cases of child abuse.

They should be aware of the services that they can refer to for help.
4.2 FINDINGS
1. 45% of the respondents Strongly agree that a child can be left home alone with his
decision.
2. 50% of the respondents are partially agree to report higher authorities, report to
parents, child abusing reporting numbers for suspect child abuse and/or neglect.

3.The signs that a child may need help after experiencing abuse or interpersonal
violence are Loss of interest in other activities, Trouble with school, Behavior problem.

4. After They Have Been Experienced Abuse or Interpersonal Violence, We Can help
them by Understand Your Child's Need for Safety 30.4%.

5. lifetime 46.7% The emotional trauma and hurt of child abuse usually lasts.

6. 60% everyone the government, The Law enforcement, Parents Are have responsibility
of preventing child abuse.
7. yes, it is true Single parent families have a higher chance of child abuse in their
homes.
4.3 CONCLUSION
Although child abuse is a pervasive and complex problem with many causes, we should
not take a defeatist attitude toward its prevention. Despite the absence of strong evidence
to guide our preventive efforts, physicians can do many things to try to prevent abuse.
At the very least, showing increased concern for the parents or caregivers and increasing
our attempts to enhance their skills as parents or caregivers may help save our most
vulnerable patients from the nightmare of abuse and neglect.
In sum, rape and sexual abuse of children in India is a large problem without an easy
solution. Though the issue persists worldwide, India’s culture which traditionally keeps
women below men, makes talk of private matters such as such unallowable, and a corrupt
and weak legal system when it comes to rape makes the problems even larger.
However, the situation could be improved by appropriately educating children and adults
on sexual abuse, and educating police and strengthening laws. Further women’s
empowerment may lead to healthy changes as well.
ANNEXURE
Questionnaire on Child abuse in India
NAME: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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DESIGNATION:
DEPARTMENT:
1. Are you aware of the child abuse in India?
(a) Yes (b) No

2. How many of you agree that the child abuse for India is a major problem?
(a)Strongly agree (b) Agree (c) Disagree (d) strongly disagree

3. What should I do if I suspect child abuse and/or neglect?

(a)Report To Higher Authorities (b) Report To Parents (c) call to helpline

4. What are signs that a child may need help after experiencing abuse or interpersonal
violence?
(a) Loss of interest in other activities (b) Trouble with school (c) tension (d)Behavior
problems

5. How can we help children after they have been experienced abuse or interpersonal
violence?
(a) Spend positive time (b) Blame for what happened (c) understand your child's
need for safety (d) give motivation

6. How many children are victims of maltreatment?

(a) 676,000 children nationwide (b)565,000 children nationwide (c)500,000 children
nationwide (d) 450,000 children nation wide
7. Is there any evidence linking alcohol or other drug use to child maltreatment?
(a) 40% involved (b) 70% involved (c) 30% involved (d)90% involved

8. How many people report child abuse when faced with an actual situation?
(a) 3/4 (b) 1/2 (c) 1/3

9.Strangers pose the greatest risk of sexual abuse to children?

(a) True (b) False

10. Which of the following actions can help stop child abuse and neglect?
(a) Helping a stressed-out parent by baby-sitting, making a meal for their family, or
lending an understanding ear
(b) Learning the signs and symptoms of child abuse so you can recognize them when you
see the “red flags.”
(c) Reporting known or suspected child abuse to the police or local child protective
services agency.
(d) All of the above.

11. The average age that child molesters first attack a child is when they (the attackers)
are
(a) In their early 20s (b) Middle-aged (c) In their teens

12. What is the single, leading cause of death for children ages four and younger?
(a) Drowning (b) Motor vehicle accidents (c) Child abuse and neglect
(d) Choking on food (e) Residential fires (f) Suffocation (g) Falls
4.4 BIBLIOGRAPHY
 The sexual abuse of children and minors: a bibliography.
Schultz LG.Child Welfare. 1979 Mar;58(3):147-63.PMID: 374021 No abstract
available.
 Annotated bibliography: adolescent perpetrators of sexual molestation of children.
Ryan G.Child Abuse Negl. 1986;10(1):125-31. doi: 10.1016/0145-
2134(86)90042-6.PMID: 3513915 No abstract available.
 Incidence of sexual abuse in the United States.
Kempe CH.Child Abuse Negl. 1984;8(3):377. doi: 10.1016/0145-2134(84)90081-
4.PMID: 6541090 No abstract available.
 How widespread is child sexual abuse?
Finkelhor D.Child Today. 1984 Jul-Aug;13(4):18-20.PMID: 6386366 Review. No
abstract available.
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