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Child Sexual Abuse: Equipping Ourselves to Protect Children (28th, 29th & 30th July 2021)

A study conducted in 2007 by Ministry of Women and Child Development, titled “Study on Child Abuse: INDIA 2007” to assess the extent and magnitude of forms of child abuse in India, reported that 53.22% children have faced one or more forms of sexual abuse. Children are subject to various forms of abusive and exploitive acts and can be abused physically, sexually and/or emotionally.

In this Program over the period of 3 days, we will cover –

  • Child Sexual Abuse: Equipping Ourselves to Protect Children
  • Understanding the POCSO Act and Other Relevant Legislations on Sexual Violence Against Children
  • Role of Schools and Organizations in Prevention and Redressal of Child Sexual Abuse in its Premises

Target Audience –

Parents, Teachers, Caregivers, legal practitioners, mental health professionals, Law students, Social Workers, Experts or Organizations working with Children, Adult Survivors of CSA, Support Persons as per the Law (including outreach volunteers).

Also, Organizations interacting with children, directly or indirectly, including schools, tuition & coaching classes, NGOs, creches, entertainment industry, child care institutions, etc.

Modality – Virtual

For more details on what will be covered during the 3 days and the Giveaways, please scroll down.

DAY 1 – 28th July 2021 DAY 2 – 29th July 2021 DAY 3 – 30th July 2021
Time 4:00pm to 6:30pm 4:00pm to 6:00pm 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Agenda Child Sexual Abuse: Equipping Ourselves to Protect Children Understanding the POCSO Act and Other Relevant Legislations on Sexual Violence Against Children Role of Schools and Organizations in Prevention and Redressal of Child Sexual Abuse in its Premises
Target Audience Parents, Teachers, Caregivers, legal practitioners, mental health professionals, Law students, Social Workers, Experts or Organizations working with Children, Adult Survivors of CSA, Support Persons as per the Law (including outreach volunteers) Parents, Teachers, Caregivers, legal practitioners, mental health professionals, Law students, Social Workers, Experts or Organizations working with Children, Adult Survivors of CSA, Support Persons as per the Law (including outreach volunteers) Organizations interacting with children, directly or indirectly, including schools, tuition & coaching classes, NGOs, creches, entertainment industry, child care institutions, etc.
Giveaways
  • Indicators of CSA
  • Dos & Don’ts in case of CSA
  • POCSO Act, 2012 & Rules, 2020
  • List of Offenses and Punishments under POCSO Act
  • Overview of Reporting Mechanism
  • List of Authorities
  • POCSO Act, 2012 & Rules, 2020
  • Checklist for POCSO Implementation
  • List of Authorities
  • POCSO Act, 2012 & Rules, 2020
Point of Discussion
  • Understanding Child Sexual Abuse
  • Prevalence of Child Sexual Abuse
  • Factors to Consider when we are Understanding CSA
  • Tactics used by Perpetators
  • Indicators of CSA
  • Impact of CSA
  • Reasons why Children don’t Disclose
  • Creating an Emotionally Safe Space for Disclosure: Dos & Don’ts
    • Responding to experience of Adult Survivors
  • Addressing acts of sexual violations among Peers
  • Action to be taken in case of CSA
  • Self-care for Adults caring for children
  • Definition of a child
  • Legislations pertaining to sexual violations against children: POCSO, IPC, IT Act, JJ Act
  • Child Rights – UNCRC
  • History of the POCSO Law
  • POCSO: Key Features
  • Understanding Sexual Offences and their Punishment
  • Non-Sexual Offences
  • Relevant Authorities under the Law: Role and Functions
  • Reporting Mechanism as per POCSO Act
  • Special Measures: Law and Government
  • Child Sexual Offences: IPC and IT Act
  • POCSO Act and Legislations Around the World: Comparative Analysis
  • Recognizing Institutions and Organizations that Come in Contact with Children
  • Child Protection Policy
  • Child Protection Committee: Constitution, Roles and Responsibilities
  • Training and Awareness
  • Redressal and Reporting of Offences
  • Other Initiatives to Ensure Child Protection

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