Management of victims of child abuse in Sri Lanka: The view of a Child Psychiatrist

Hettiarachchi, Darshani

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“…National Guideline for Management of Child Abuse and Neglect: Multi-sectoral Approach in Sri Lanka, has given clear instructions on responsibilities of different stake holders when dealing with victims with minimal re-traumatization 20 . However, it is evident that during this process, victims are retraumatized by stakeholders due to many reasons which can result in adverse psychological consequences among victims 21 . In situations where the perpetrator is a family member, victims may have non-rational guilt towards him or her 22 .…”

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Mental health needs of children and adolescents in child care institutions in Sri Lanka

Hettiarachchi

2021

Sri Lanka J Child Health

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Mental health needs, children, adolescents, child care institutions, Sri Lanka) Background The number of children placed in institutional settings around the world is rapidly increasing due to factors like poverty, war, violence and substance use 1. Bringing up children in childcare institutions can deleteriously affect their development due to profound deprivation of sensory, linguistic, cognitive, emotional and psycho-social stimulation 1. According to the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) report in 2009, up to eight million children are in institutions worldwide 2. However true figures may be higher due to gaps in global statistics and unregistered children's homes 3. Reasons for institutionalization Poverty is one main reason for institutionalizing children in most countries 4. Children with learning and physical disabilities are at higher risk of institutionalization due to limited support services 5. This risk is further increased by social stigma and negative attitudes towards disabled children 6. In some countries disabled children are considered unlucky or cursed 6 and people are encouraged to keep them away from home 7. In an Indian study, 90% of 11 million abandoned children were girls, showing how gender discrimination can affect institutionalization 3. Child abuse and neglect are also major risk factors worldwide 2. Multiple reasons lead to enrolling children in residential care settings in Sri Lanka. Some of these are economic hardship, physical or mental illness, disabilities, inability to provide education, domestic violence, labour migration and second marriages 8 .

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Section: Psychological Impact Due To Events Occurring During the Procmentioning

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Mental health needs of children and adolescents in child care institutions in Sri Lanka

Hettiarachchi

2021

Sri Lanka J Child Health

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Management of victims of child abuse in Sri Lanka: The view of a Child Psychiatrist

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