Social Work Delhi
Add caption Cases of child sexual abuse increased so much that the government had to legit pass POCSO act to address this issue. Pedophiles are everywhere but not every child is abused. What is it that makes a child susceptible to abuse? Lack of knowledge: the topic being taboo, parents don't educate the children and make them aware that they could be in this situation. Lack of a support system and emotional safety, people they can confide in Lack of confidence in self : Leads the child to not speak up Lack of awareness of surroundings and those around them Family's blind trust in relatives and friends Inability of the child to defend himself in a situation that can lead to abuse