Monthly Corner
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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Working in the Brothel Economy to Break the FORCED Intergenerational Cycle of Exploitation
DIKSHA evolved from an experiment launched in 1999 in several red-light areas of Kolkata, India. Enabled by a MacArthur Fellowship for Leadership Development, the sole aim at the outset was to open up a space for adolescents (10+ to 19) living in the brothel economy to discuss, debate, and thrash out issues around gender-sexuality that occupy adolescent minds. The assumption was: As adolescents of all genders engage as equal partners in change, the gender dynamics among them would change. The dream was: Together, they would emerge as a Community-based Response Team and gradually transform gender-abusive practices within their communities.
The goal of Breaking the Intergenerational Cycle of FORCED Dependence on the Sex Trade Economy emerged later, as the wall between the intervener and the young participants broke down, and community youth started taking leadership roles. The core strategy evolved to be: Protection through Participation - Enabling Community Youth to Emerge as Chagemakers towards Gender Justice.
After decades of working in several red-light areas and adjacent slums in Kolkata, DIKSHA has now developed an Operational Manual that can be adapted and replicated across geographies and cultures. I am sharing it here for three specific reasons:
- Nonprofits working within the sex trade economy to minimise/eliminate embedded forms of gender discrimination and abuse would definitely find it adaptable for replication.
- Organisations working within other exploitative economies for young people of all genders to emerge as Gender Justice Champions are also likely to find it useful for adaptation and replication.
- This manual can actually serve as a ready reckoner for evaluators engaged in assessing red-light area programmes.
I do hope that readers will engage and be kind enough to share their feedback. As a learning organisation, DIKSHA always preserves a beginner's mind. Please feel free to contact me at paramita.banerjee@dikshaworld.org if you prefer.
Thank you all in advance!
In solidarity,
ParamitaRLA%20Operations%20Manual%20-%20DIKSHA%20-%20Outline.pdf
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