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A Socio-Legal Study On The Challenges Faced By Support Persons In Child Sexual Abuse Cases In Tamil Nadu




Ms. Golda Sahoo, Tamil Nadu National Law University


ABSTRACT


Support persons play a vital role in assisting child victims of sexual abuse (CSA) throughout legal proceedings, ensuring that the child remains comfortable, informed, and emotionally stable during a highly traumatic period. However, significant gaps exist in their training, competency, and systemic integration, which often impede justice and rehabilitation for the victim. This study examines the legal frameworks, field challenges, and systemic shortcomings affecting support persons in India. Drawing on data from NGOs the paper critically analyses the efficiency of support persons under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012 in victim assistance. At the end of the paper recommendations are offered to professionalize the role through standardized training, improved coordination among stakeholders, and substantial legal reforms aimed at bridging existing gaps.



Indian Journal of Law and Legal Research

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Abbreviation: IJLLR

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ISSN: 2582-8878

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Website: www.ijllr.com

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Accessibility: Open Access

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License: Creative Commons 4.0

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