UNDERSTANDING CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE
The Protection
of children from Sexual Offences
Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) is a broad term used to describe sexual offences against children. To put it simply, Child Sexual Abuse occurs when a person involves the child in sexual activities for his/her sexual gratification, commercial gain or both. Section- 2(1) (d) defines a “child” – as any person below the age of 18 years.
Child Protection Mechanisms – A Need
STOPPING Child Sexual Abuse is essential. The Indian community should make concerted efforts to stop child sexual abuse in the country. It is not only the responsibility of the Government to keep children safe and secure but it is also the responsibility of all of us to ensure a safe and protected environment for our children to enable them to live with dignity and free from any form of violence.
ཤེས་རིག་ལས་ཁུངས་ཀྱི་བཀོད་ཁྱབ།
STSS Child Protection Policy (CPP)
Child abuse or maltreatment constitutes all forms of physical and/or emotional ill-treatment. sexual abuse, neglect or negligent treatment or commercial or other exploitation, resulting in actual or potential harm to a child’s health. survival, dignity in the context of a relationship of responsibility, trust or power. (Source: A report of the consultation on child abuse prevention, WHO. Geneva 29-31 March 1999, defines child abuse as.)
PDF version of STSS Child Protection Policy (CPP) can be downloaded from here.
CTA Guidelines for
Prevention of Sexual & Gender Based Violence (SGBV)
Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) is one of the greatest challenges that communities face today. This challenge violates the human rights and dignity of individuals and hinders human development. SGBV is deeply rooted in the attitudes that condone violence in the community especially against women and children who are at risk in these situations.
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POCSO/IC COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Sambhota Tibetan Schools Society (STSS) has setup a committee of three members for the protection of children against sexual offences and sexual harassment of women at work place with ZERO tolerance.
Mrs. Tenzin Nagdon
Deputy Director (Academic)
Mrs. Tsering Wangmo
Office Secretary /CTSA Dealings
Mr. Dawa Dorjee
Legal & Vigilance Officer