which haven’t come out to public awareness. Luckily these days, media extends its help to raise awareness to many. Rape happens in developed western countries too. In reality, If you check the real statistics, the number of rape and violence against women in India will be less compared to what happens in few other countries. But, this doesn’t mean that India is in better position.  There are many unreported incidents too in many countries.

The prevalence of rape crisis in any country are based on women’s status of living, moral and ethical standards,  the culture, legal system and  many other factors. We cannot blame the country or its government alone for this. The government can only make a system, implement rules and regulation.  People who would involve in these are not going to stop doing these just because government has implemented system against these crimes.  Government system can only play its part to deal with the situation and can provide tougher legislation.   If necessary, we need to update the law in order to take preventive measures and to provide protection of the victims or any vulnerable people from the offenders.  My personal opinion is rape crimes can be reduced and it’s not easy to eradicate completely.

India does have a legal system to deal with rape crimes and murder crimes. There are many incidents that has been dealt and penalized   India has its own statistics on rape and violence against women too.   These numbers are based on majority of reported cases that are been dealt with.

First, we need to raise awareness of sexual violence towards woman and children and work towards the change.  Women’s status and equality should improve.  We can give sexual education, moral education from school.  Moreover, women and children who are vulnerable should also take their own responsibility and try to avoid going out in unsafe area and during unsafe time.   We should not forget that there are rape victims even in most developed country, however safe the country seems to be.

If we consider certain countries where prostitution are legalized with appropriate legal system, you can see some of these crimes might have reduced to certain degree and help to improve public health too. This cannot be the only and total solution.  But, this can also be considered as part of solution to reduce rape crimes.

The society itself should work towards change, change towards inequalities of women, harassment and violence against women and children and of course men too when it comes to rape crimes.

Apart of trying towards the change, we have to consider the need of appropriate assistance, counselling, and specialized support for the victims and for anyone who are vulnerable.  There should be more support centers  agencies and organisation working towards these changes. Without these kind of support the change won’t be complete.