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Boon to the nation | Child abuse prevention measures that need to be taken

The World Health Organization (WHO) characterizes child abuse and child maltreatment as "all forms of physical and 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 either case of abuse, physical or emotional, the trauma and its effects have a lifelong impact on the child; though the intensity wears off, the negativity persists for long. The ordeal trickles down from the child into other aspects of his/her life like friend circle, family, society, etc. which must be addressed in due time to avoid further damage.  Child abuse prevention  is the need of the hour, specifically in our society, where it is taken for granted that children do not have a voice. We must, therefore, stand as support systems for those who are vulnerable to these atrocities and are less able to comprehend and act upon it.  The child is surroun...

Effects of child abuse on children's growth

Save the Children is one of India’s most trusted NGOs for the advocacy of children’s rights. Since 2008, it has improved the lives of over 10 million children in India. Founded in 1919 with the purpose of protecting and promoting the rights of children, Save the Children firmly believes that every child deserves to lead a happy, safe and secure life. In India, it is registered as the ‘Bal Raksha Bharat’. Save the Children is dedicated to protecting all vulnerable children from child abuse and the effects of child abuse . This Non-Government organisation is dedicated to ensuring that every child not only survives but thrives. It runs multiple programmes targeted towards proving impoverished children with access to education, healthcare and nutrition. Save the Children engages with various communities, parents and children to spread awareness on the issue of child abuse, as well as the effects of child abuse. This organisation seeks to protect marginalised children from all forms of ha...