This book examines the impact of sexual abuse on mental health of children in India. Studying the demographic and socio-economic background of sexually abused girl children, it analyses the level of depression and aggression among them. Trying to understand the emotional and social adjustment capability of sexually abused girl children, it makes an in-depth study of their personality patterns, the experience of the counsellors in dealing with them, the nature of care and support services available for them, and the perception of these girls regarding the support services. The book will be useful for researchers, psychologists, counsellors, social activists and policy-makers.
