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Day 12: Triggers of Past Trauma at Home
Victims of sexual violence are more vulnerable to recivitimisation and emotional abuse. In Anita’s case, emotional violence took a heavy toll on her, pushing her further away from her mother.
Day 11: Facing Violence at the Police Station
We often come across people being afraid or skeptical of approaching the police for help in cases of violence. When the police pressure the child and her family and perpetuate the violence, this makes it more difficult for a victim to seek assistance
Day 10: Emotional Violence in a Children’s Home
Children with experiences of trauma, living away from families often seek comfort from their friends. Within child care institutions, if this friendship is often misunderstood, it creates an emotionally unsafe space for these children.
Day 9: Living under the Control of the Abuser
Gulnaz’s story echoes with many women in the red-light area who dream of better lives for their children but due to the strapping control by their perpetrator, they are often not in a position to exercise their agency.
Day 8: Vulnerability Due to Lack of Support Systems
Jasmeet’s story indicates that there is a need to acknowledge the intersection of different forms of violence when working with victims.
Day 7: Raising the Age of Marriage – A Counterproductive Proposal
Before increasing the age of marriage, there are many ground realities to be taken into consideration by policymakers, writes our co-founder, Priti Patkar.
Day 6: Understanding Violence in the Red-Light Area – An Interview
Through the course of their work, the NCC team often comes across many situations of domestic violence within the community. Ms. Mugdha Dandekar (Project Head, NCC), and Ms. Prachi Naik (Project Manager, Institutional Placement Programme) shared their observations and experiences on domestic violence within the red-light areas.
Day 5: Leaving a Situation of Abuse
Many times victims of violence continue to stay with their abusers despite the harm that is being inflicted upon them. Payal’s story highlights some key reasons that make it hard for young women to leave their abusers.
Day 4: Reporting Violence amid Pressure from the Community
When Manisha’s daughter was sexually assaulted, she was in a difficult situation where filing a complaint could have had dire consequences for her. This is the story of her resolve to seek justice for her child.