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Childhood sexual abuse (CSA) has become a growing social and political concern in Bangladesh in recent years. The primary purpose of this study is to examine the experiences of survivors of CSA in Bangladesh. The study employs an exploratory qualitative research design, including 14 in-depth interviews with CSA survivors and their families from 11 sub-districts of Tangail District. This study reveals that survivors of CSA and their families experience numerous challenges, including social exclusion, marginalization, survivor blaming, and stigmatization in their communities following the incidents of CSA. For their effective reintegration, the government should take proper initiatives.

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Childhood Sexual Abuse in Bangladesh: An Exploratory Empirical Study of Lived Experiences of Childhood Sexual Abuse Survivors in Tangail,Bangladesh

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