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Understanding The Personal Impact Of Sexual Violence And Assault Among Indian Youngsters




Nisha Shelare, Central India College of Law, Godhani, Nagpur, Maharashtra

ABSTRACT

In recent years, there has been a growing focus on the sexual experiences of young people in developing countries, including India. Research in this new field is producing new evidence that requires more specific interventions. It is important to combine the results quantitative and qualitative research to present a point of view. Sexual abuse and violence have been observed in both early Indian boys and girls. Both community-based and facility-based studies have shown traumatic and painful experiences for young people. 13% –32% of boys and 12% –42% of girls reported unwanted touches, and 4% – 15% of boys and 3% of girls reported compulsory physical relationships. There is also evidence that street children tend to have such negative experiences. The strangers and neighbours are the most common perpetrators. This research examines about personal impact of sexual violence and assault among Indian youngsters with various case studies and researches. We intended to give few impacts and behaviour studied in accordance that we are carried from various case studies and also to give the suggestions of treating them.

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Indian Journal of Law and Legal Research

Abbreviation: IJLLR

ISSN: 2582-8878

Website: www.ijllr.com

Accessibility: Open Access

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