[sumitrocks]

I feel this is a great initiative. CSA has been around for so long, but unfortunately not much has been done to tackle it. What makes it worse is the fact that in some cases, children often don't even realize that they've been subjected to abuse till much later. So, in order to combat CSA, one needs to not only bring out such instances into the open, but also educate children and make them aware enough to understand if they're being subjected to CSA.

In case there's a Delhi chapter of Elaan coming up, I'd be more than willing to be part of it.

[somak2001us]

Originally Posted by amithar

Of course!

We are open to people and would like to have on-board those who are genuinely interested in contributing to the society... There has to be an element of self-lessness involved..

There is usually a short quiz to see how much you know (or don't know!) about CSA..

Also, there are internships on offer for students who would like to spend their summer constructively and help us spread awareness about the issue through our programs.

To be a part of it, you can go the following location and find out the phone numbers listed at the end of the blog post..

Combating Child Sexual Abuse Talking Tails

Make sure to comment on the post... WIll make me feel like im not speaking to the walls!

Thank you for your interest..

thanks a lot..........

but i have a doubt..........

i need some details as to how we can help??(except awaring ppl)..i mean it will be really helpful if we understand our role.....pls enlighten......
my email:xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
thanks........

[amithar]

Originally Posted by somak2001us

thanks a lot..........

but i have a doubt..........

i need some details as to how we can help??(except awaring ppl)..i mean it will be really helpful if we understand our role.....pls enlighten......
my email:somak2001us@yahoo.com

thanks........

I have noted ur email ID... Please edit your post... GIving out email addresses is against forum rules.. Use PM..

Like I said, please go through the link and call on any of the numbers provided to speak to the people about how u can be a part of the community..

Combating Child Sexual Abuse Talking Tails

Thanks for the interest..

[somak2001us]

Originally Posted by amithar

I have noted ur email ID... Please edit your post... GIving out email addresses is against forum rules.. Use PM..

Like I said, please go through the link and call on any of the numbers provided to speak to the people about how u can be a part of the community..

Combating Child Sexual Abuse Talking Tails

Thanks for the interest..

n what bout my other question??
can u pls tell us bout our role??in details??

[neetesh bharti]

The problem of CSA is not a new one in any society and it still exist in present day world, this clearly shows the inefficiency of law making (government) and law maintaining (police) organizations.
And now a days media take such incidences as an opportunity to gain business advantages in spite of helping the victim in getting justice.
I strongly recommend the hardest of punishments to child sex abusers so that the people can learn a lesson from the culprits and never dare to commit this sin in life.

[amithar]

Hi all,

For all those interested in an awareness Session on CHild Sexual Abuse (CSA), we are conducting an awareness Session at Kolkata in our office.

Date; 22nd March, 2008
Time: 3 PM - 6 PM
VENUE: Kolkata -- (Details available upon registration)

Prior registration by email / phone is required.

In case anyone is interested interested, please find the numbers on the following link:

Combating Child Sexual Abuse Talking Tails

As usual, Thanks for the support!

[amithar]

Elaan moved into a NEW OFFICE and a NEW BLOG this weekend.

The interactive Session at the Office & Resource centre Launch was nice and a lot of people contributed to the discussions.. including members form SAATHII - an NGO working in the area of Gender & Sexuality.

Find the detailed report on our NEW blog here - ELAAN- The Blog!

As usual, thanks for the support!

[amithar]

Dear supporters and volunteers,

As part of it's committment to combat CSA from all directions (literally), we are organizing a special interactive session with the support group for members of the LGBT community called "Swikriti"
with whom we have a long-standing association.
All details are provided below and all are welcome to attend and provide input or just listen.

Given that the subject matter is extremely sensitive in nature, we request you to refrain from making hurtful or judgemental comments that may affect others.

Interactive session between Elaan and Swikriti on Saturday April 12th from 5:00 pm onwards at the Elaan office ;

SUB : Sexuality and Sexual Abuse - A convenient taboo ?

As part of it's campaign to involve all existing facets of society in the "Combat Child Sexual Abuse" awareness and intervention programme, Elaan invites members of Swikriti and of it's own organization to an interactive session on the above.

The objective is to bring forward some of the common problems faced by organizations and activists in context with encouraging solidarity and awareness on the issues of sexual abuse and sexuality, which although different subjects, share a common tag of social ostracization and stigma between them.

Through this discussion we hope to establish common grounds for solution-based plans which may be used for future awareness events.

The total duration of the interactive session would be 90 minutes, inclusive of tea.

We would be appreciative if you could revert with the names and contact details of your friends and associates who will be attending by Wednesday April 9th. All queries may be directed to the contact information given on our blog - http://elaan.wordpress.com.
There are no entry fees for this session. All are welcome.

[amithar]

Hi all,

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Thanks for your interest in / support for Elaan..

[s_sudhirs22]

I just signed online petition. BTW, is there any panel in India to decide on new laws? Will there be any review on monthly, quarterly or yearly basis to make amendments to existing law? If they are there, what are they doing? I am still under impression that there is some law. Thanks for enlightening us with good information.

I stay in Hyderabad and i did not see cases as such here..if i find something, certainly i am going to join hands with you and form ELAAN in hyd.

Good job man