Peer-reviewed article
Causes and Conditions of Violence Against Children: The Case of Rape
BULGAMAA Rinzaan ·
Summary
Written by AI, not yet AICS's view · claude-sonnet-5-5This study looks at why rape and indecent assault against minors keep rising even though legal measures and prevention work have been strengthened. It identifies factors that put children at higher risk, such as family instability, inappropriate relationships, alcoholism in the household, unsupervised internet use and weak supervision of children. Most victims were aged 8 to 17, and most perpetrators were adults with lower education. The authors conclude that strong laws are not enough and that coordinated implementation, professional capacity and societal commitment are also needed.
Key points
- An average of 320 rapes and indecent assaults on minors were registered per year, with a slight decrease projected for 2024.
- Child rape cases rose by 14.2–22.8 percent each year despite stronger legal measures and NGO efforts.
- Many cases remain hidden behind statistics on births and abortions.
- Risk factors include family instability, inappropriate relationships, household alcoholism, unsupervised internet use and inadequate supervision.
- Most victims were aged 8–17, and most perpetrators were adults with lower educational attainment.
Limitations
The abstract does not name the country or period studied, and it gives no detail on the data sources or methods. It also cannot show whether the listed factors cause the abuse or how well specific prevention measures work.
Abstract
The main goal of our research is to examine the rising incidence of rape and indecent assault against minors despite strengthened legal measures and prevention efforts. It aims to identify and analyze the key contributing factors—such as family instability, inappropriate relationships, household alcoholism, unsupervised internet use, and inadequate child supervision—that place children, particularly those aged 8–17, at heightened risk. The research seeks to assess the effectiveness of current prevention and protection strategies and highlight the need for improved implementation, professional capacity, and societal commitment to safeguarding children's rights. Ultimately, it strives to inform more effective, evidence-based interventions to reduce and prevent sexual violence against minors. The number of rapes and indecent assaults on minors has increased annually, with an average of 320 cases registered per year, although a slight decrease is projected for 2024. Despite strengthened legal measures and the efforts of NGOs, the incidence of child rape has continued to rise by 14.2–22.8 percent each year, and many cases remain hidden behind statistics on births and abortions. Key contributing factors include family instability, inappropriate relationships, household alcoholism, unsupervised internet use, and inadequate child supervision, with most victims aged 8–17 and the majority of perpetrators being adults with lower educational attainment. Effective prevention and response require not only robust laws but also coordinated implementation, professional capacity, and a societal commitment to upholding children's rights and protection.