Children must be taught the difference between good and bad touch: CJI
Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud said on Saturday that sexual abuse of children is a hidden problem as there is a culture of silence in our country. Therefore, the government should encourage families to report abuse, even if the perpetrator is a family member.
Speaking at a two-day national event on the Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses (POCSO) Act, the CJI said it was an unfortunate fact that the criminal justice system functions in a manner which sometimes minimizes the trauma of the victims. And the executive therefore join hands with the judiciary to prevent this from happening.
The CJI said, “The long-lasting implications of child sexual abuse make it imperative for the State and other stakeholders to create awareness about prevention of child sexual abuse and its timely detection and remedies available in law. Safe touch to children And the difference between unsafe touching needs to be taught.”
Chief Justice Chandrachud said, “Earlier what was considered as good touch and bad touch, child rights activists have urged parents to term safe and unsafe touch as the words good and bad have moral implications and can lead to abuse of children.” Can stop reporting.
He added, “Above all, there is an urgent need to ensure that the so-called honor of the family is not given priority over the best interest of the child. The State should encourage families to report abuse, even if the perpetrators are members of the family. Why not be a member of
