Awareness Program for Management / Leaders

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.

Hence, as Management of Schools / Organizations coming into contact with Children directly or Indirectly, it is extremely important to understand the role & functions when such incidents occur or are reported. Keeping this in mind, in this Program, we will cover:

1. Understanding Child Sexual Abuse (CSA)
2. Prevalence of CSA
3. Impact of CSA
4. Preventive Measures
5. Understanding the Laws & Remedies:
   • 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
   • Special Measures
6. Understanding the Child Protection Policy
7. Child Protection Committee: Constitution, Roles and Responsibilities
8. Redressal and Reporting of Offences
9. Reporting Mechanism
10. Training and Awareness
11. Other Initiatives to Ensure Child Protection

Duration – 2.5 – 3 Hours

Modality –  Virtual ( Webinar )