Panel data regression modelling for crime against children’s data

Abstract

In India, crimes against children have emerged as a substantial challenge, with a surge in cases of abuse, exploitation, and trafficking. Reports indicate a 67% rise in child abuse cases in the past decade, with poverty, illiteracy, and social stigma in vulnerable communities exacerbating the issue. Children are often forced to work in hazardous conditions; many fall prey to sexual exploitation and trafficking. These crimes severely impact children, causing physical and mental trauma that leaves long-lasting scars. This study employed panel data regression to assess the Total Crime Rate (TCR) trend for children in India. It concluded that the fixed-effect model was appropriate for the analysis. The study further predicted an increase in TCR in the forthcoming years.