Non-Physical Sexual Behaviour

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Portfolio Keyphrase: Non-physical Sexual Harassment of child

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Sexual harassment means non-physical sexual behaviour which is unwelcome to the child, such as(( Section 3, The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012.)):

Speaking and gesturing sexually

Speaking, gesturing, or showing sexual organs to the child.
Showing a sexual object or any sexual body parts to a child.
Forcing or asking a child to show their body parts to someone else.

Stalking and threatening

Repeatedly or constantly following, watching, or contacting a child either directly or indirectly by phone, SMS, the internet, or any other form.
Threatening or lying to a child to involve them in a sexual act in any form of media.

Pornography- related

Showing pornography to a child.
Tempting or persuading a child to participate in pornographic acts.

Sexual harassment of a child is punishable with jail time up to three years along with a fine.(( Section 12, The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012.))

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