Child Abuse, More in Tamil Nadu?

The child rights activists however allege that although several complaints have been lodged, NCPCR has not taken any action against the teachers and schools perpetrating these heinous crimes. “The conviction rate of child abuse cases in Delhi in 2010 was only five percent,” said Bhuvan Ribhu, a Delhi-based lawyer.
According to Ribhu child abuse is fast-tracked in Uttarakhand, not Delhi. “Delhi should follow a similar model because most cases in the city remain on paper rather than being resolved. People should get up and approach police if the commission does not act on complaints,” he said.

Jaya Singh, associate general manager CRY, said NCPCR has failed to raise awareness among people about their duties. “Most cases are not reported. Parents hesitate to report incidents because their ward needs to go back to the same school. They force children to adjust. Only educated parents understand the need to report, so we have to educate everyone,” she said. Child abuse is a serious crime and calls for immediate action from the authorities.