Panel data regression modelling for crime against children’s data
Author(s): Rajarathinam A
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.
Rajarathinam A. Panel data regression modelling for crime against children’s data. Int J Stat Appl Math 2023;8(5S):315-321. DOI: 10.22271/maths.2023.v8.i5Se.1210
