Question

What are the salient issues in attempting to map 'inside crimes', such as violence against women? Name and describe two, and then recommend solutions to these limitations.

Answer 1

Major issues in attempting to Map:”Inside Crimes” such as Violence against women are:

1. In most of the cases, the crime against women is committed by known persons or close relatives.
2. Number of cases registered for crimes or violence against women are low
3. It is also observed that more often crimes against women are committed by Intimate partners

In order to curb violence against women law enforcing mechanism shall be strengthened with amendments of existing legislations. Code of conduct at work place, school and home, with respect to interaction with persons of opposite sex should be outlined and implemented. Gender sensitization by parents and teachers is needed regarding the sensitivities and boundaries of man-woman relationships. There should be prohibition of alcohol use in mass gatherings in institutions, public places like trains and buses. The number of alcohol outlets should be decreased.