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Violence against children, especially sexual violence is a persistent human tragedy still very common in all communities. Thousands of girls and boys in Kerala are sexually abused in homes, play grounds, schools, public places and so called safe places. They are not safe in their homes, around their families and in their community. All though there is a considerable increase in the registration of crimes, the disposal of such cases by courts, the inadequate delay in creating child friendly courts and police stations, slow trials, inadequate victim-witness protection and lack of stringent punishment against the accused, the issue of violence against the children in India remain fragmented and grossly in adequate
Some activities of our Child Protection programme include:
Women empowerment meansempowering women with education, financial independence, employment and decision making . The women empowerment can help in reducing poverty and it can provide a better chance for next generation. The women empowerment is the key socio-economic development. There is a lot of pressures from society and family which lowers down the career ambitions of women. They need to be strong , aware and alert for their growth and development. The recent studies shows that Women are victims of crimes, rape, molestation and dowry death and trafficking.
Following are the women empowerment Jenika foundation has initiated:
The patterns of psychological distress and psychiatric disorder among women are different from those seen among men. Women have a higher mean level of internalizing disorders while men show a higher mean level of externalizing disorders. Research shows that women who are in or have left an abusive relationship experience higher than average level of anxiety, depression, panic attacks and post traumatic stress disorder. .
When come to psychological help , women felt anxious about having any psychological support or treatment because their abusive partner might use this against them. Women were also fearful of any kind of metal health assessment in case it went on their medical notes and resulted in them losing their children. Most women started receiving counselling on after they had left their abusive partner, as part of the process of recovery. Research suggests that psychological help for women who have experienced abuse can help to improve their well-being. In some cases, they may be referred by their doctor for a course of general counseling or if abuse has been recognized. Some cases receiving counseling was crucial in their recovery from the trauma of abuse.
Following are the Support service Jenika foundation provide
Violence against women are increasing in the country . the most common cause for women includes dissatisfaction with the dowry and exploiting women for more of it, neglecting children, going out of home without telling husband, not making food properly and not looking after the in laws properly.
Domestic violence and abuse in India is not just a problem of the lower and middle classes. It is very prevalent even among prominent and famous people too. The signs of domestic violence are not always obvious and a lot of women don’t report that they are being abuse. Even the woman’s won family is not always supportive at such times, because of the shame and guilt that surrounds such issues. Another concern that women face is how to prove domestic violence in India.
But there is hope for women as there are strong laws against domestic violence and abuse in India. Domestic violence Indian kanoon gives a lot of power to women. And yes there are always some opportunistic women who will try to abuse the legal system by misusing the domestic violence act of India. According to the National Family Health Survey (NHFS-4) released by the Union health ministry, every third women since the age of 15, has faced domestic violence of various forms in the country.
Most of the times perpetrators of this violence have been the husbands. It is also seen that 31% married women have experienced physical, sexual, or emotional violence by the partners. The most common type of spousal violence is physical violence (27%), following by emotional violence(13%) .
Following are the Support given to the victims of domestic violence
The sexual harassment has become even more evident in recent years, with women showing up the courage to share their horrific stories. It is sad that women are still faced with these kind of challenges in the workplace. A modern day woman struggles to strike a balance between working and family life, often sacrificing the latter to succeed and gain status within a company and society.
Following are the Support given to the Victims of sexual abuse at work place by Jenika Foundation
The common psychological problems that most of the elderly people are feeling of powerlessness, feeling of inferiority, depression, isolation. The sad truth is that violence lurk within the intimate space of our homes, from those to whom we are closest. The abuse elders report are common across social classes and cities. The elderly people depends economically on their children. But children find it hard to accept the fact that here are times when parents want to feel the love that they once shared with them. There are times when parents just want to relax and want their children to reciprocate their care. There are laws specially made for senior citizen. The legal rights of people with disabilities are guaranteed. They cannot be treated differently. These type of people suffers from poor health, lower education achievements, limited economic opportunities. There are initiatives to improve the lives of people with disabilities.
Support provided by Jenika foundation
The organization currently focuses on domestic violence victims. Usually women hesitate to report abuses- physical, sexual, emotional, verbal, economical against them in public. Our program supports victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse victims through legal aid, counselling, intervention, financial assistance, vocational training, and social rehabilitation. Any women who faces any violence either domestic or sexual violence can approach JENIKA for getting a helping hand in times of her extreme distress.
Legal advocacy includes assisting victims in their legal battle.. Whenever a case is referred in JENIKA, we initiate crisis interventions through its counsellors and social workers for immediate help in genuine and most needy cases. JENIKA and its team members will be accompanying the victim throughout their battle to secure justice to them. Team JENIKA ensure that justice is not denied to victim due to lack of money or support.
We provide individual counselling and mental support to the victim and their children so that they can start up their lives confidently. Many of the victims are facing mental and physical trauma and many of them are at the verge of committing suicide. They need continuous emotional support and counselling support to cope up with the situations. JENIKA provides counselling and psychological treatment to the victims and their children.
Many of our victims are from very poor economic conditions. Many of them are unable to go for work due to health conditions. Here JENIKA provides financial support for the selected victims as per their immediate need. With a minimum amount in their hand they will be confident and courageous to walk to the future with their children.
JENIKA has taken a step to support survivors of child sexual abuse and domestic violence by providing education and vocational training. Victims are provided vocational training in tailoring, bag- making, embroidery, arts and craft including jewellery making and paper pen making.
JENIKA plans to sell these products by conducting exhibitions and sale fests.
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