If parents shoot down a child’s report of abuse, then they might never report again, warned Farishta Dastur Mukerji. Culturally speaking, reporting abuse is still taboo. “Every individual, especially a young person, has to be aware of abuse, safety concerns, and know about their rights. However, it is not easy for a young person to speak about their grandfather or uncle or a loved person. “The only onus for reporting cannot be on a young person who is being abused because it is a lot of burden,” said Dasgupta.

Source: The Telegraph January 13, 2026 02:13 UTC