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Khaki, do your duty

Officers say that survivors must be given a patient and sensitive hearing at the police station.

Inspector, I demand...

Here are the rights a survivor of rape can demand at an Indian police station as well as what she can do if they are violated.

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Things a police officer should not say, do or allow

Experts and survivors of rape told us about the unlawful behaviour of some police officers. We felt the need to draw up a list.

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Giving holistic care at the hospital

Dr Aditi Phulpagar explains why doctors must treat survivors of rape with sensitivity and collect forensic evidence scientifically

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Doctor, I demand...

Here is a list of the rights of a survivor of rape at an Indian hospital, as well as what she can do if they are violated

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'Globally, only 1/3rd of the survivors of sexual assault report injuries'

Padma Deosthali, co-ordinator of CEHAT, speaks about the problems in the health system’s response to survivors of rape

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Things that a doctor should not say, do or allow

During field research, experts and survivors of rape and sexual assault told us of the irrelevant questions that are...

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Giving Emotional Support

Two mental health professionals talk about how to counsel and comfort a survivor, and why this is necessary

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What is Psychological First Aid?

A survivor of rape or sexual assault may feel fear, shock, disgust, worthlessness or numbing in the short term after the incident.

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Guidelines for Counsellors

In the long run, counselling can help a survivor heal and regain control over her life. Here are some dos and don'ts for counsellors

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Dial for Help

To help a survivor of rape or sexual assault overcome the trauma of the incident, assist her to find a mental health helpline

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The Journey Towards Healing

Dr Shaayestah Merchant suggests a few resources for survivors of rape and sexual assault and those counselling them

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Advocating sensitivity in court

The journey to justice for a surivor of rape is long. Advocate Manisha Tulpule offers some guidance

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Your Honour, I demand...

Here is a list of the rights a survivor of rape has in an Indian court

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Decoding India’s Rape Law

In 2013, the definition of rape and sexual assault was expanded and punishments made stricter

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Things never to say to a survivor in court

Most often in courts there are humiliating questions and comments posed to a survivor...

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Supreme Court's guidelines for rape trials

The court should not sit as a silent spectator while the victim of crime is being cross-examined by the defence

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What’s wrong with Indian media’s rape reportage?

Journalist Sameera Khan points out the problems and suggests solutions

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How not to report

Here's a fictional article based on actual reports that lays out some of the don’ts which journalists must keep in mind.

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How to sensitively report rape and sexual assault

What journalists write and broadcast in the media impacts the general public’s understanding of rape and sexual assault...

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Norms for reporting rape

We hear about rape and sexual assault mostly from the media. It is important, therefore, that media reports are written sensitively...

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A campaign against sexual violence

A community art project challenges the baseless notion that what women wear invites sexual violence.

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What is a safety audit and why you should do one

A safety audit is a participatory activity in which groups walk through an area and think of ways to make it safer

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What lies behind...

Dr Rajat Mitra, who has studied the psychology of sex offenders, helps us understand how their minds work

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How does one support a survivor of rape?

A list of some reassuring things you can say to a survivor and some that you should not

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Power to you

Be an information activist by spreading the word about the problems that exist in our society. Here are some resources that can help you empower yourself and others.

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