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Friday 25 May 2012

Satyamev Jayate : Child Sexual Abuse - 13th May 2012

The second episode focused on Child sexual abuse in India. For the episode, Khan had worked with NGO's working with children abused sexually. It showcased two cases of persons; Cindrella Prakash and Harish Iyer, who have had gone through bad experiences in their past. Cindrella was molested in her childhood by a elderly person close to her family while her parents were not in the house. Harish was also sexually abused and raped for several years by a similar person close to his family until one day he fought back at the age of 18. The show also focused on how the victims hesitate to tell their parents about their suffering to fear and shame. It went on to explain on how at times even after informing the parents they are unable to take necessary actions due to disbelief or due to fears of being ridiculed by the society. [13] The chief guest of the episode was Sridevi, who then applauded Harish’s courage and determination and handed him a present for appreciation. She also signed Khan's letter to the Parliament of India lending his support to the Parliament for a strong Child sexual abuse laws in India.[

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