Sexual Abuse in 8-year-old Child: Where Do We Stand Legally?
We have reporting herein two cases of victims of sexual abuse, both 8 years old girls, both presented with symptoms of irritability, withdrawn behavior, fearfulness, anxiety, and abusive language toward family members. These symptoms appeared following sexual abuse. We are highlighting early identifications of child sex abuse and discussed the legal aspects of child abuse and "protection of children from sexual offences act" 2012. Finally, we have discussed how to prevent such incidences including incorporating school awareness programs in targeted girls' group.
Department of Psychiatry, Deemed University and Jawahar Lal Nehru Medical College, Wardha, Maharashtra, India.
Prakash Balkrishna
PB
Behere
Akshata Nandu
AN
Mulmule
Child sexual abuse; Indian Penal Code; early identifications