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Astha Ramaiya [Co-author] Shared the Journal Article - Published in Child Abuse & Neglect, June 2026
A new systematic review published in Child Abuse & Neglect examined the link between mental health and technology-facilitated child sexual exploitation and abuse (TF-CSEA). Analysing 10 studies with over 25,000 participants across seven countries, researchers found that depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and prior trauma were consistently associated with victimisation. Crucially, the relationship appears bidirectional with mental health difficulties both preceding and resulting from exploitation; creating potential cycles of repeated harm. Perhaps most striking: traditional parental monitoring through technological surveillance showed limited protective effects. What actually mattered? The quality of parent-child relationships including, open communication, emotional warmth, and trust. The findings suggest prevention efforts should combine universal school-based programmes building emotional resilience with targeted support for high-risk youth, while parent education should prioritise connection over control. With 12.5% of children globally experiencing online solicitation annually, understanding these psychological pathways is essential for effective child protection.
Alok Srivastava, Vasanti Rao & Amita Puri Article on International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health, January 2026
Tara Prasad Article on Challanges and Lessons Learns of GESI responsive and inclusive conservatiom practices, Nepal
Ritu Dewan & Swati Raju Article on Economic and Political Weekly
Viera Schioppetto shared Thesis on Gender Approach in Development Projects
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Evaluating pre-COVID 19 programmes in post COVID times: Why development paradigms matter
Recently I was asked whether I would evaluation a programme in multiple states of India which was framed in pre COVID 19 times. The criteria suggested was the DAC criteria - relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, impact and others (includes gender equality, sustainability, innovation).
To me it seemed important to add another criterion- resilience. How far had the programme strengthened resilience to such medical disasters and its consequences for migrants and informal sector? To me this question was as important as asking how relevant was the programme/project to the situation at that time.
Further, while several programmes and projects have a theory of change, there is no reference to what is the development paradigm underpinning the theory of change. For example, a development project could be within the neo liberal development paradigm of free markets and privatization or challenge the same, saying that they will work on an approach where local development (watersheds, right to land/commons) is given a priority, and migration is limited. Thus theory of change could be that income increases through group based micro credit, productive loans and activities, access to private markets etc, or there could be income increase through most marginalised groups (women amongst them) claiming their right to land and commons, strengthening water resources, forming producer groups and engaging in fair trade. Will the latter approach reduce migration in countries like India, and address caste, class and gender?
A related issue, has the underpinning development paradigm promoted humanness needs assessment. Have development projects fostered a space, where people who test COVID positive are not discriminated against? Are migrants welcomed back, or kept away. Are tenants of a particular community thrown out? Are men sharing the work burden during lockdowns? That is, have social norms become more egalitarian through the programme/project
With regard to methodologies, use of technology may be necessary if the evaluation is done during COVID 19 times. Mobile phones, Zoom calls, skype etc.
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Comment by Rituu B Nanda on October 15, 2021 at 15:47
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Hi Ranjani,
I highly value what you say in this blog because you are pointing us towards systemic changes based on equity principles. Humanness needs assessment is also very interesting concept. This means building resilient communities who think critically about how they are responding to a situation or a concern. We are lucky to have you in our community from whom we can learn a great deal. Thank you!
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