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neighbors and remaining 12118 were unknown persons. Rape victims, mostly women and
children, report their rapes to police. Special characteristics of child sexual abuse are as
follows: it brings shame and social stigma attached to victim. Victim is treated with
suspicion and almost as an accomplice. Indian penal code defines rape and requires
proving peno-vaginal penetration. Cases of sexual abuse if an external object is used that
is not covered under the rape laws. These cases boil down to the law of criminal
intimidation or outraging of the modesty. For these offences the punishments are very
less. Penal code provides for higher punishment for child rape and also has provision of
mandatory sentence, but courts always do not give higher punishment. The researcher in
this theme paper would study the various laws relating child sexual abuse, lacunae in the
law, procedure of trial, Supreme Court guidelines and guidelines given by other
commissions and finally give suggestion for reform.
PANEL-8(C): CHILDREN AND YOUTH LIVING IN VIOLENT FAMILIES
27 th November, 2012 Time: 14.00-16.30hrs Hall No.:
PANEL ORGANIZERS
(1) CHOWDHURY, Aparajita, Department of Home Science, Berhampur University,
Odisha, INDIA, E-mail:
(2) PATNAIK, Manoj Manjari, Berhampur University, Odisha, INDIA, E-mail:
PAPER PRESENTERS
CHOWDHURY, Aparajita, Professor, Post Graduate Department of Home Science,
Berhampur University, Odisha – 760007, India, E-mail:
Home Truth: Child Maltreatment and Abuse within Family
Child maltreatment and abuse within family is shrouded with secrecy in every society.
Present study is an honest attempt to search for meaningful understanding of child
maltreatment and abuse within family in Indian socio-cultural context. Based on the
National Study on Child Abuse in India (2007) and a sample study conducted in Odisha, this
investigation indicate the prevalence of child maltreatment and abuse within family by
their own parents and care takers. The principal causative factor was found to be the
greater parental stress and strain, marital conflict, financial deficiencies and ignorance
about child care and protection.
CHALIHA, Deepa Hazarika, DCB Girls’ College, Jorhat, Assam, E-mail:
Alcoholism: A Cause of Domestic Violence among the Tea Tribes: A Case Study of
Upper Assam
Alcoholism is a common practice among the tea tribes of Assam. The problem of
alcoholism at present is considered not only as a moral problem and a sign of social
irresponsibility, but also has been viewed as an illegal act. The tea tribes of Upper Assam
adopt alcoholism mostly as a part of enjoyment and also to find respite temporarily from
anxiety. But, it takes a serious turn in the families. It, on one hand leads to family tension
and violence and on the other hand causes heavily on the family budget, health etc.
thereby making life miserable. The children brought up under such a situation are greatly
affected and as a result the children resort to measures such as running away from homes