1. POCSO is the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012.
2. Adults or minors engaging in sexual acts with minors, even if it is with their consent/permission, are punishable.
3. Sending nudes or sexually explicit content (including texts) or pornography to minors, even if the exchange is mutual and consensual, are offences.
4. Creating, possessing and sending AI-generated, fake or actual nude images / videos of minors or pornographic content involving minors are also punishable under the Act.
5. Real-life stalking as well as cyber stalking of minors are offences punishable under the Act.
6. Committing offences under the POCSO Act could be punished with life imprisonment and sometimes, even, the death penalty.
7. It is mandatory under law to report any event or instance of child sexual abuse when a person comes to know about it.
8. It is an offence to disclose the name, photos or other details of a victim that help others to identify the child.
9. If you have or are experiencing any form of sexual abuse, you can report to any police station, Childline or through the POCSO e-Box (https://ncpcr.gov.in/pocso/).
10. Never give into threats and always remember that there are support systems available.
11. It is not your fault that incident happened.
12. Do not let the perpetrator have any more control over your life or your mind. You have a beautiful life ahead of you. Heal and move on.

  YOU ARE STRENGTH. YOU ARE POWERFUL.

For support, contact: Childline: 1098, Crime stopper: 1090, National Legal Services Authority (NALSA): 15100, KeLSA 24-Hour Helpline: 9846700100

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