The Dual Trauma Of Human Trafficking And Child Sexual Abuse: Vulnerability To Violation
- IJLLR Journal
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Swathi L, University Law College, Dept. of Studies in Law, Bangalore University
Sr. Prof. Dr. V. Sudesh, University Law College, Dept. of Studies in Law, Bangalore University
“The best way to make the children good is to make them happy”
- Oscar Wilde
ABSTRACT
Among many trafficking crimes, Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) is a serious violation of children rights. Trafficking a child for the purpose of sexual exploitation is considered as grave violation of human rights. Children are being voiceless victims of trafficking for variety of reasons and CSA has become one. The intersection of both crimes results in a dual trauma that has a major adverse effect on victims' social, psychological, and physical health, especially in youngsters. This trauma not only destroys victim’s childhood but also leaves a scar which affects the child wellbeing. Studies in this regard point out that human trafficking is an international phenomenon irrespective of status of the country as developed or developing nations. Despite the International Convention abolishes slavery in the early 20th century, human trafficking exists even today. The problem of tackling human trafficking cases is very complicated because of its invisibility in nature of crime and lack of reporting of cases. The study highlights existing legal frame work in India and role of stakeholders in combating these dual crimes. The study concludes by making an argument that more than severe penalties are needed to address the dual trauma of child sexual abuse and human trafficking, it requires a structural change based on human rights, gender sensitivity, and child protection. The state, civil society and international community are capable of breaking the pattern of vulnerability and violation by collaborating in a compassionate and organized manner.
