[12 Oct ’15] The Catalog (Vol.1): This Week In Child Safety & More
Hi
It has been a while since we have been thinking of putting together a weekly newsletter – one that collates interesting articles, videos, papers, posters, news items etc from across the internet.
Presenting Volume 1 of The Catalog. The focus is, of course, on Child Sexual Abuse, Child Safety, Internet Safety etc. Occasional fun and interesting tidbits from other corners will make appearances.
We hope that you will be more than a reader. We hope that you will consider contributing. If you come across any interesting news that you would want to share through this platform, write to us at aarambh.prerana@gmail.com or whatsapp it to 8652625505. We will give due credit for your contribution.
For this first edition, we would like to thank Member of Parliament Rajeev Chandrashekar, Nirmal Initiative – Vrindavan, Dr. Klaus Beier from Germany who presented at The Foundation‘s ASCCSA 2015, Tulir & Satyameva Jayate who have been inadvertent contributors to the 1st volume.
Without further ado…
#Quotes of the Week:
“God Weeps”
– Pope Francis talking about Child Sexual Abuse in the Clergy by Members of the Clergy.
“Child sexual abuse is one of the most pervasive social problems faced by our society. Its impact is profound because of the sheer frequency with which it occurs and because of the trauma brought to the lives of the children who have experienced this crime. Child sexual abuse is an epidemic…. Ensure the examination of the child witness by giving due protection to him and bringing the child out of the pressure”
– Justice PS Tyagi of the Delhi High Court
#MustRead
There is a petition going viral that asks the Prime Minister to urgently look into matters of child safety and protection. Will it work? The effectiveness of online petitions can be debated but ones that work, have worked really well. We have already put our names on it and if you are feeling optimistic today, endorsing the document is just a click away.
(source:- MP Rajeev Chandrashekhar)
Chuppi Todo: Breaking the Silence on CSA
This a brave book. A powerful document forged in survivor voices that shatters the quiet. We call it the ‘culture of silence’ but almost every story makes it seem like a ‘conspiracy’: one in which all us have played a part. It is a damning critique of our nation and popular notion of the ‘Indian family.’
(source:- Satyamev Jayate)
A Colouring Book To Help Your Child Learn ‘Personal Safety’
Personal Safety is as simple as A-B-C. The wonderfully practical ‘All Children Have a Right To Safety’ coloring book (in English & Hindi) is designed help adults engage their children in a serious discussion about personal safety in a manner which is easy, creative and fun.
(source:- Nirmal Initiative, Vrindavan)
Doing Restorative Justice in Cases of Sexual Violence: A Practical Guide
Restorative justice is a theory of justice that emphasizes repairing the harm caused by criminal behavior. Rather than just punishing the offender, the approach of restorative justice focuses on the needs of the victims, the involved community and offenders. This 52 page guide by the Leuven Institute of Criminology, Belgium is eye-opening, challenging and provocative.
(source:- Tulir)
Indian Kids Impacted More By Their Fathers
A new UK based research suggests that Indian children, whose fathers display negative parenting traits such as detachment, intrusiveness, lax enforcement of discipline, and controlling behavior are likely to have lower self-esteem.
Full Stop: A New Indian Website Focusing on CSA
Bachpan Bachao Aadolan has unveiled what they are calling India’s 1st online campaign against child sexual abuse. Worth a look.
#New @ Aarambh
Bal Suraksha: POCSO Infographics Now In Marathi
In collaboration with the District Child Protection Units (DCPU), of Mumbai, Mumbai Suburban & Thane and Salaam Baalak Trust, Aarambh is proud to present our Simplified Infographics on law for Protection of Children From Sexual Offences in Marathi.
Aarambh’s first weekly web comic strip dedicated to intrepid parents everywhere chronicles the adventures and misadventures of a family trying to answer their darling daughter’s curious questions. The first three episodes are out and online.
#Videos
Do you like Children in ways you Shouldn’t?
The Prevention Network based in Germany offers free and confidential treatment in Germany for people with their sexual preference for children and/or early adolescents.
When Children Say No, Do You Listen to Them?
When a child says NO to go to a place or to meet a particular person do we respect the child’s decision?
#Fun
Podcast: Strange and Mysterious Science of Twin Births
Twins have fascinated both scientists and Bollywood directors alike. Why are there are some places with a statistically higher incidence of twin births? Investigate the mysteries behind twin births, getting behind the science, the statistics and some plain old superstition to uncover the theories and the conspiracies.
Every Conversation You Have Had With Your Kid. Ever.
The funniest thing we read all week.
Thank you.
Stay Tuned for Catalog Vol. 2 Coming This Friday!
