Have you noticed that number of child abuse cases are reported these days. In many cases the alligations connected with mother, father, boyfriend or a close relative.
Every child has a right to be subject to due care of parents. Every child has a right to prevent from being abused or neglected. Many people believe that their children are safe at homes. children are advised to be careful out of the home and when associating strangers.
Oneday I observed the process of calling evidence of a Forensic Medical Witness in a rape case of a little girl by her grand father. First I looked at the accused. I saw an adult who cannot even stand up in the dock properly. Actually I couldn't believe that he has raped a little girl. It's true that I cannot make any judgement on him by his appearance. But he was the type of grandfather that we get sympathetic on the first sight. However, if it was him who did the crime, it is another incident which prove that most of the little flowers are abused by the family members or who are related to them.
The Forensic Doctor read out the statement given by the victim to him when he examined her. I felt unease listenning to the experience of the girl. If it is unease even to listen, how much a victim may suffer when the incident is repeatedly hearing in the court? The victim has to suffer even in the process of achieving justice.
Not only that, the media telecast these type of cases as teledramas. This may lead these incidents become normal in a society. Have you remember the abduction case of Sadeepa Lakshan? In this case the accused has made a confession that he motivated to do the crime by an incident telecasted in media. Therefor media has a huge responsibility in dealing with these type of cases.
Children are very emotional in their mental capacity and they thoroughly expect love and affection. All parents have a responsibility to ensure safety and security of their children.