SUBMITTED TO:

Mrs. MEENU KOHLI

(ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN COMMERCE DEPARTMENT)

SUBMITTED BY:
BHAWNA GULATI
M.COM-I (8946)

HANS RAJ MAHILA MAHA VIDYALAYA,

JALANDHAR
SESSION 2015ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I am grateful to Dr. Mrs. Rekha Kalia Bhardwaj Principal of Hans Raj

Mahila Maha Vidyalaya, Jalandhar,
I acknowledge my indebtness to major advisors Mrs. MEENU KOHLI
Assistance Professor in commerce department who supported my idea to
make a successful research.
I express my deep sense of gratitude to Mrs. MEENU KOHLI. Her
indefatigable dedication and devotion towards her work has been
instrumental in teaching me important values of life.
The help provided by handful of friends and well-wishers cannot be
overlooked .Above all, I thank God, my parents who have always been with
me.

BHAWNA GULATI

INTRODUCTION

My study on CHILD ABUSE is the national or international issue. CHILD

ABUSE is the abuse, mistreatment or hurt done by adults to children .It often
means abuse done by a childs parents or another caregiver. Injuries to the skin like
punching, scars, burns, & neglect is the signs of the child abuse.
Talking about these things and helping children who suffer from child abuse is
very important, but some people do not believe it could happen in their country,
neighborhood or family. They like to think these crimes are far away and so they
cant see if a child nearby are in danger .
Child abuse is the physical or mental injury, sexual abuse or a exploitation,
negligent treatment , or maltreatment of a child under the age of 18 by a
person who is responsible for the childs welfare under circumstances which
indicate that the childs health or welfare is harmed or threatened..
My study includes some major findings i.e.; physical abuse, sexual
abuse, emotional abuse & parental neglect .I hope this small research will receive
warm response from its readers.

 To provide information
about child abuse.

To study major findings of child

abuse.
OBJECTIVES

To study major findings of

child abuse.

OF
STUDY

To change the way of

thinking of child abuse.

Research methodology:
The data for the purpose of my study has been collected from
Secondary Sources.
The various secondary sources are mentioned in the references at

the end of my study.

Limitations of the study:

As it is a secondary data limited source
of research.
Due to shortage time of research and
resources, I couldnt get primary data.
Limited source was a limiting factor.

 Askyourself
Who would ever want to hurt a
child???

No one, you say.

BUT THINK AGAIN.

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TOPIC
INTRODUCTION
OBJECTIVES
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
LIMITATIONS OF RESEARCH
SIGNS OF CHILD ABUSE
PHYSICAL ABUSE
EMOTIONAL ABUSE
SEXUAL ABUSE
PARENT NEGLECT
CAUSES OF CHILD ABUSE
REASONS OF CHILD ABUSE
HOW TO COMMUNICATE WITH KIDS
CARING ADULTS:WHAT A CHILDS NEED MOST
HOW TO SAVE A CHILD ABUSE VICTIMS LIFE
10 THINGS TO STOP CHILD ABUSE
PROTEST AGAINST CHILD ABUSE
SEMINARS GIVEN IN SCHOOLS
CHILD ABUSE IN INDIA 2007
CHILD ABUSE IN INDIA 2009
OVERALL DATA IN 2013
OVERALL DATA IN 2014
MAJOR FINDINGS IN 2015
ORGANISATIONS WORKING ON CHILD ABUSE
CHILDLINE SERVICE FOR CHILD ABUSE
CHILD ABUSE IN SCHOOLS
CONCLUSION
REFERENCES

SIGNS OF CHILD ABUSE

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PHYSICAL ABUSE
EMOTIONAL ABUSE
SEXUAL ABUSE
PARENTAL NEGLECT

PHYSICAL ABUSE :
When someone hits with a hand at any part of body or object especially, if
hitting leaves cuts and scars
Punching, and pushing,

Shaking and kicking

EMOTIONAL ABUSE:
Someone hurts child in other ways without touching
Child comes under depression...
Verbal aggression (something that upsets or annoys someone else)

SEXUAL ABUSE:

 Child sexual abuse can occur in a school ,home or work places,

Child marriage is the main reason of the child abuse,
In sexual abuse approximately 30% are relatively of the child.
30% are relatives of the child.

NEGLECT: Generally neglect is refers to the absence of parental care & not
provide them with:

Proper food
Shelter
Clothing
Health Care & protection

PROTEST AGAINST CHILD ABUSE:

SEMINARS GIVEN IN SCHOOLS:

Most of the organizations give seminars in schools, that how will you protect
yourself at any conditions.

OVERALL DATA IN INDIA 2013:

NEGLECT; 29%

PHYSICAL ABUSE; 22%

SEXUAL ABUSE; 13%

EMOTIONAL ABUSE; 36%

OVERALL DATA IN INDIA 2014:

NEGLECT; 31%

PHYSICAL ABUSE; 21%

SEXUAL ABUSE; 12%

EMOTIONAL ABUSE; 36%

Physical abuse
Emotional abuse
Sexual abuse
Neglect

22%
36%
13%
29%

21%
36%
12%
31%

Comparison of these two years i.e.; 2013 is emotional abuse in 36% and in case of
year 2014 is emotional abuse in 36%. So the result is; childrens are highly effect in
emotional abuse in both years.

FINDINGS IN INDIA 2015:

CASE STUDY OF BABY FALAK IN 2012:

Falak was a two-year-old girl who was admitted to AIIMS Trauma Centre in New
Delhi, India on 18 January 2012, with a fractured skull and human bite marks . on her
body. She was brought to the hospital by a 15-year-old girl who claimed to be her mother.
The girl told the doctors that the baby had fallen from bed. She was admitted with a
fractured skull, broken arms, human bite marks all over her body and cheeks that had
been branded by a hot iron. Baby Falak died on 15 March 2012, after a cardiac arrest, her
third in three months.

Organizations working on different types of child

abuse:
C H I L DL I N E I N D I A O R G . AT N ATI O N A L L E V E L
C RY.O R G \ C H I L D - R I G H T S I N D E L H I
M U S K A A N I N P U NE
TULIR IN CHENNAI
P R O J E C T AN G E L in Mangalore

In 2014, AARAMBH is the first online resource portal in India was

launched in Mumbai.

CHILDLINE HELP NO. :

IN INDIA; IF CHILD IS ABUSED IN KIND OF PHYSICAL,

EMOTIONAL, SEXUAL OR NEGLECT WAYS.THEY HAVE TO
CALL ON THIS CHILDLINE HELP NO. 1098, AND MAKE A
GOOD FRIEND OF CHILDLINE DOST

REFERENCE:

"Child abuse definition of child abuse by the Free Online Dictionary,

Thesaurus and Encyclopedia". Thefreedictionary.com. Retrieved 15
September 2010.retreived from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Child_abuse

"Child Abuse and Neglect: Types, Signs, Symptoms, Help and Prevention".
helpguide.org.
Retrieved 20
October 2008.retrieved
from
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Child_abuse

"A Coordinated Response to Child Abuse and Neglect: The Foundation for
Practice".
Retrieved 5
March 2015.retrieved
from
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Child_abuse

"Child Maltreatment 2010: Summary of Key Findings" (PDF). Children's

Bureau, Child Welfare Information Gateway, Protecting Children
Strengthening
Families.
Retrieved
May
2012.retrieved
from
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Child_abuse

"Child Sexual Abuse". Medline Plus. U.S. National Library of Medicine. 2

April 2008.retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Child_abuse

www.projectkhel.com/programmes/ab-bas
www.cry.org/Help-Children
www.indianet.nl/docs/childabuseIndia.do

CONCLUSION:
We conclude that children are like wet cement.
Whatever falls on them makes an impression. In our
India only the weakest takes advantages of a childs
defenselessness. Child abuse consists four signs i.e.
Physical, emotional, sexual or neglect. According to
the data results; emotional abuse in 2013 at 36% and
in 2014 at 36%, they takes higher effect upon
childrens. Some of the organizations working on child
abuse i.e. aarambh, muskaan, fasce and aangan in
international level. Childline organization is the
national level organization.

Pledge to stop
child abuse
CHILD ABUSED IN SCHOOLS:

SOURCE: APRIL 2011 to OCTOBER 2012

CRIMES OF INDIA IN CASE OF CHILD ABUSE:

SOURCE : INDIA 2013

HOW TO SAVE A CHILD ABUSE VICTIMS LIFE:

If youre a neighbor who suspects abuse in a family, report it to
your local authorities, be it police, child protection agencies, or
family members you witness visiting the suspected victim.
If youre a teacher who is suspicious of a childs recent loss of
school days, notify the principal; make it a point in meeting with
the family, and make a choice of saving a childs life.
If youre a friend of a suspected victim, tell your parents of your
suspicions. Make them see the reality of your suspicions and help
them in getting help for the child that is being abused!
If youre a family member who has witnessed your niece,
granddaughter or grandsons abuse, call the authorities

immediately. The actions of a family member weigh heavy in the

decision to investigate the family.
If youre in a social authoritative position and the case is sitting on
your desk, investigate. Letting a case fall through your fingers can
result in feelings of guilt that you were allowing the child to
continually be abused and eventually their death is hanging over
your head! But remember that the abuser is always the person at
fault.

HOW TO COMMUNICATE WITH KIDS:

Communicating with kids isnt easy, especially for difficult subjects
like child abuse. Good communication with children will establish
trust and help to reduce stress in your relationship. Its hard, but not
impossible, especially if you keep these tips in mind:
Establish rapport. Rapport comes from friendly, honest, face-toface adult/kid relations. Welcome their suggestions. Laugh at their
jokes.
Teach decision making. Allow your children to participate in
decisions affecting their lives. Confidence in making simple decisions
in their lives will help to prepare them for the more difficult choices
they will face on their own. Foster a sense of responsibility for

decisions and an understanding of consequences. Encourage your

child to explain the reasons for their choices to develop their
understanding of values.

CARING ADULTS:

WHAT A CHILD NEEDS MOST?

Children depend on many adults as they grow up. Parents,

relatives, teachers and child care workers all provide children
with love, support and guidance.
No one wants to see children grow up with fear, anger or
neglect. But no one is born knowing how to care for children.
Sometimes we make mistakes that hurt them.
Whether you are a parent, a teacher, a relative or a caregiver,
you can make a difference and help the children you love grow
up in a caring, loving environment. Adults don't have to be
perfect, just willing to listen, learn, grow and change.

 10 Things we can do to
help stop child abuse:

CHILD ABUSE IN INDIA 2007:

CHILD ABUSE IN INDIA 2009:

CAUSES OF CHILD ABUSE:

Lack of skills in raising a child.
Mental illness.
Work pressures.
Their high expectations on what they want the child
to achieve.
Alcohol / Drugs Abuse.
May have been abused as a child.

REASONS CITED MOST OFTEN FOR CHILD

ABUSE:
REASON
Increased alcohol and drugs abuse
by parents
Lack of parenting experience and
skills
Abusive parents were abused as
children
Presence of non- family members
living in the home
Kids are harder to control on

AGREES
69%
67%
64%
48%
39%

weekend days
Lack of spiritual guidance/God
religion in the parents lives
Other

2%
12%

REASON
Increased alcohol and drug abuse
by parents
Lack of parenting experiences or
skills
Abusive parents were abused as
children
Presence of non-family members
living in the home
Kids are harder to control on
weekend holidays.
Lack of spiritual guidance / God
religion in the parents lives
Other

AGREES
69%
67%
64%
48%
39%
2%
12%