End all harm towards children
The
World Health Organization characterizes child abuse and child maltreatment as
"All forms of physical or emotional ill-treatment, sexual abuse, neglect
or negligent treatment or commercial or other exploitation, resulting in actual
or potential harm to the child's health, survival, development or dignity in
the context of a relationship of responsibility, trust, or power. "It is
deplorable that child abuse continues to take place in several cultural, racial,
and income groups that could result in injury to the child or death.
Fortunately,
now, the issue of child abuse is slowly becoming a more acknowledged issue. We,
in our capacity, can contribute to child abuse prevention in
the following ways:
A)
Being a nurturing parent always helps the child understand that they are loved
and cared for. This also makes it easier for them to approach parents in case
of any predicament.
B) By
being a helpful friend, neighbor, or relative, one must offer to responsibly take
care of children in times of need, especially when the child’s parents are
unable to do so.
C)
Involving community leaders, religious leaders and servers, schools, and other
such entities to develop services that meet the need for healthy children and
families.
D)
Schools should be promoting mandatory programmes to teach children, parents,
and teachers about child abuse prevention strategies.
E)
Monitoring a child's television, video, and internet viewing/usage should be
done regularly; watching violent films, TV programs, and videos can harm young
children.
F)
Volunteering at a local child abuse prevention program.
G)
Reporting suspected child abuse or neglect. If you have any reason to suppose a
child has been or could be harmed, you must call your local department of
children and family services or get in touch with the local police department.
One can
initiate help towards child abuse prevention by
donating to NGOs like Save the Children that have been tirelessly serving
children who have been abused by providing rehabilitation. Various services and
programmes are conducted all over India by engaging parents, teachers,
communities, and even children generating awareness about multiple forms of
abuse. It has extensive experience in partnering with civil society
organizations, child-led initiatives, governments, and other vital stakeholders
to stop all forms of violence against children.
Join the fight against child abuse today; you could save a child’s life!
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