CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE IN THE DOMESTIC CONTEXT: THE CASES OF UNITED KINGDOM AND NETHERLANDS

Every year, millions of girls and boys around the world face sexual abuse and exploitation. Sexual violence occurs everywhere - in every country and all segments of society. A kid can experience sexual abuse or exploitation at home, at school, or in the community. Children's safety may also be at risk due to the growing usage of digital technologies. Very often, abuse occurs at the hands of someone a child knows and trusts. Statistically, about one in 10 girls has experienced sexual violence and the actual figure is probably higher, but such abuse often goes unreported. Many negative effects could result from the abuses, including potential infections and STDs in addition to social, psychological, and physical harm. This thesis will analyse the phenomena of “child sexual abuse in the domestic context” and the objective is to understand the role of policies and legislative instruments in regulating and condemning these crimes against human rights. From both a legal-legislative and social perspective, we will examine the various points of intervention and prevention that national and international society has to offer. There will also be a focus on minors living in the UK and the Netherlands who are under the age of 18. The research emphasizes lived experiences, problem management, and prevention from the viewpoints of victims, caregivers, and offenders. The information gathered and determined to be pertinent in both realities will be discussed at the end.