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An Analysis of 200 Letters from Victims and Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse |
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Contrary to common opinion, child sexual abuse continues to be a practiced crime in Pakistani society. Research suggests that across the globe, the incidence of sexual abuse of children is at least 15-20% [1], and a small-scale research done in Pakistan has also produced similar results [2]. This is further supported by Aangan’s own experience of working in the community with children from diverse groups and backgrounds. You can download this entire report in PDF format (60.6kB). | |
References [1] Lloyd, Duhaime, Barrister and Solicitor, “Child Sexual Abuse”, WWLIA. http://www.wwlia.org/childsex.htm [2] Population Council of Pakistan, “Enabling factors to CSA among school going children in Islamabad/ Rawalpindi”
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 31 January 2008 )
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