The Madras High Court has directed the State government to consider employing trained full-time counsellors experienced in child psychology in educational institutions to create awareness children about sexual abuse. The petitioner wanted the court to direct the government to mandate that every school has trained and professional full-time counsellors. She argued that child sexual abuse can be prevented only when the communities, institutions and the government come together to share the burden. High Court asks the State government to consider the issue as a long-term measure Kaul and Justice R. Mahadevan passed the order while closing a public interest litigation (PIL) moved by advocate E. Ranganayaki.

Source: The Hindu July 03, 2016 00:00 UTC