Gurugram's DLSA Launches POCSO Awareness Workshops in Schools
DLSA Gurugram to conduct POCSO awareness workshops in schools to promote child safety
Hindustan Times
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The District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) in Gurugram, Haryana, India, is initiating workshops in schools to promote awareness of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act 2012. These sessions aim to educate students on their rights, child safety measures, and how to report abuse, thereby empowering them to seek help confidently.
- 01Workshops will educate students on legal rights, good touch and bad touch, and cyber safety.
- 02The initiative is supported by the Haryana State Legal Services Authority and supervised by Narender Sura, the district and sessions judge.
- 03Experts highlight that many children do not report abuse due to fear or confusion, making awareness crucial.
- 04The campaign aims to empower children to identify inappropriate behavior and seek help from trusted adults.
- 05Periodic awareness camps will be held in schools and rural areas as part of a sustained outreach program.
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The District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) in Gurugram, Haryana, India, is set to conduct awareness workshops in schools starting Saturday to enhance child safety and legal awareness among students. These workshops will focus on the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act 2012, educating children about their legal rights, child protection measures, and the concepts of good touch and bad touch. Additionally, students will learn about cyber safety, complaint mechanisms, and legal safeguards available under the POCSO Act. The initiative, supervised by Narender Sura (district and sessions judge) and Nisha (chief judicial magistrate), aims to empower children to recognize and report inappropriate behavior without fear. Experts involved in the campaign emphasize the importance of sensitization, noting that many children hesitate to report abuse due to confusion or fear. By fostering an environment of awareness, the DLSA intends to equip students with the confidence to seek help from trusted adults or authorities when faced with harassment or bullying. Periodic camps will also be organized in schools and rural areas as part of a broader outreach effort to strengthen child protection and legal literacy.
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The workshops aim to empower children in Gurugram with knowledge and confidence to report abuse, potentially reducing incidents of child exploitation.
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