Actor Khushbu and DCW chief Swati Maliwal revelations throw light on culture of silence around child sexual abuse

Actor Khushbu and DCW chief Swati Maliwal revelations throw light on culture of silence around child sexual abuse

Often the only sound a child being sexually abused makes is silence. Silence for myriad reasons — the manipulation, ignorance, fear, shame, guilt, which we as a society perpetuate and allow for children to be abused. And while it is the moral obligation of adults and the larger community to ensure children are protected, we … Read more

Health trust running unit which saw abuse faces NHS intervention

Health trust running unit which saw abuse faces NHS intervention

In a letter to Mr Nichols and chief executive Neil Thwaite, which has been seen by the BBC, NHS England’s chief operating officer Sir David Sloman said the RSP, which has replaced its previous special measures scheme, gave a “collaborative, system-focused approach for supporting those providers and systems with the toughest challenges”. Source link

Haryana app to check pharma drugs’ abuse – ET HealthWorld

Haryana app to check pharma drugs’ abuse – ET HealthWorld

Chandigarh: The Haryana government has started app-based monitoring to control the abuse of habit-forming pharma drugs. The state government has launched the app, SAATHI, as a pilot project in the Sonipat district. If the trial is a success, the app will be introduced across the state. At the same time, Haryana home, health and family … Read more

On the substance abuse trail in Kerala

On the substance abuse trail in Kerala

Recent incidents have brought to light the growing trade and abuse of synthetic and psychoactive drugs, including among schoolchildren. M.P. Praveen and Mithosh Joseph report on the various dimensions of the problem and the steps being taken to crack down on drug peddling and to rehabilitate addicts Recent incidents have brought to light the growing … Read more

Sexual abuse of girl student in Hyderabad; DAV school recognition to be cancelled

Sexual abuse of girl student in Hyderabad; DAV school recognition to be cancelled

After an uproar over the alleged sexual assault on a four-year-old girl, the Telangana government has decided to cancel the permission of the BSD DAV Public School in Banjara Hills where the reported incident occurred. Education Minister, P. Sabitha Indra Reddy ordered the District Educational Officer (DEO) of Hyderabad to revoke the permission given to … Read more

Edenfield Centre: Care watchdog praised bosses at abuse hospital

Edenfield Centre: Care watchdog praised bosses at abuse hospital

During informal feedback following the recent inspections, the care watchdog said that staff “demonstrated the values of the trust” – which include being caring and compassionate, inspiring hope, and showing respect. Inspectors also said the trust had “strong, motivated leaders who carried strong vision and values and were highly motivated”. Source link

PUCL report alleges abuse of Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act

PUCL report alleges abuse of Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act

Report by the People’s Union for Civil Liberties says ‘suo motu power’ by Centre to transfer investigation from the State police was a ‘serious threat to federalism’ Report by the People’s Union for Civil Liberties says ‘suo motu power’ by Centre to transfer investigation from the State police was a ‘serious threat to federalism’ The … Read more