Post-Crime Impacts: Challenges in Realizing a Decent and Normal Lifestyle Among Victims of Sexual Offences in India

Publication Details

Publication Date

10/08/2026

Volume / Issue

Vol 1, Issue 3 (2026)

Article No.

001

Journal

British Journal of Contemporary Research

DOI

https://doi.org/10.67693/BJCR-E293Y6HM

Received

01 Jul 2026

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Abstract

Sexual violence constitutes a profound infraction of human rights, leaving deep-seated emotional, physical, and psychological scars. While legislative reforms in India have increasingly focused on stringent punitive deterrents, the post-crime socio-cultural landscape remains highly hostile for survivors. This paper examines the systemic challenges that victims of sexual offences face in India when trying to reclaim a "decent and normal" lifestyle. By analysing the intersection of psychological trauma, persistent societal stigma, institutional re-victimization, and structural economic displacement, this study highlights how deeply ingrained patriarchal structures obstruct successful rehabilitation. The paper concludes with recommendations for shifting from a purely punitive justice system toward a trauma-informed, comprehensive survivor-centric support ecosystem.

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