Pratisandhi

Sexual Violence

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Why do we need “Domestic Violence Awareness Month”?

Why do we observe an entire month as “Domestic Violence Awareness Month”? A recent pan-India survey shows a drop in combined physical and sexual violence from 31% to 29% over five years, but this rate is still unacceptably high.
Will such observance bear fruits, or are they in danger of being just another social media trend? Read on to know more.

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Love Should Not Hurt

Unmasking Intimate Partner Violence: Insights, Impacts, and the Path to Prevention

One of the significant challenges faced in addressing IPV is that the existing literature on domestic and spousal violence tends to focus on the victims, often neglecting the characteristics, perceptions, and attitudes of perpetrators, particularly in India. Understanding the root causes of IPV requires a deeper examination of the traits and behaviours of those who commit such violence.

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Not all men… are allies. Here’s a guide on how to be a good one.

Not all men… are allies. Here’s a guide on how to be a good one. Over the last few days after the RG Kar incident, countless headlines and media outlets later, The conversation has been buzzing about whether it’s cool to say “not all men.”    Some folks think it’s valid to be cautious around

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