COCSA’ Explained: TikTok’s New Acronym Sparks Conversations About Assault
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A new acronym on TikTok has been going viral and it’s called COCSA. Well, TikTok isn’t merely a platform for some trends and challenges. But from time to time the platform even brings up some really serious things to talk and share about. As it is with this new acronym COCSA. But what does this acronym stand for?
Read ahead to know more about TikTok bringing up the acronym COCSA to go viral on the platform.
Acronym COCSA goes viral on TikTok
TikTok is one of the most popular social media platforms for users where almost every kind of content is shared with all. They may be about a simple hack, a dance step, or a lip sync video. However, sometimes even really serious issues go viral on TikTok.
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An acronym lately as such called COCSA has been trending on the platform and it’s connected with child abuse. You may have already come across video with the COCSA acronym and it isn’t something to ignore and you must pay attention to the videos talking about it.
What’s the COCSA trend on TikTok all about?
Child abuse or assault has always been a serious issue in the society. However, often such incidents never come to light. Thanks to the latest COCSA trend of TikTok that talks about the same. So that parents or guardians can know how to handle such things.
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The acronym COCSA stands for “child on child sexual abuse”. Defend Innocence has explained the term saying it means “se*ual activity between children that occurs without consent, without equality (mentally, physically, or in age), or as a result of physical or emotional coercion”.
What to do when a child shares reports about abuse?
As per the studies, about every one-third of child sexual abuse comes from young people or other children. As such when you come across such things from any child then you must know how to react on the same.
If a child reports abuse then listen to them carefully, and ensure them that you’ll handle it seriously. Assure them it wasn’t their fault and that they have done right by telling you. The most important thing about this is to report the same asap. This will ensure taking proper action to help the abuse victim.
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