{"id":272611,"date":"2022-08-29T18:00:41","date_gmt":"2022-08-29T12:30:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/?p=272611"},"modified":"2022-08-29T18:00:41","modified_gmt":"2022-08-29T12:30:41","slug":"1st-training-workshop-on-child-care-and-protection-with-special-emphasis-on-pocso-law","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2022\/08\/29\/1st-training-workshop-on-child-care-and-protection-with-special-emphasis-on-pocso-law\/","title":{"rendered":"MNLU Mumbai | 1st Training Workshop on Child Care and Protection with special emphasis on POCSO Law"},"content":{"rendered":"
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ABOUT THE INITIATIVE<\/h4>\n

According to the latest report by The Ministry of Women and Child Development a total of 7595 cases were registered under the POCSO Act. Uttar Pradesh (2973) topped the tally, followed by Bihar (511), Delhi (437), Haryana (411), Rajasthan (410) and Madhya Pradesh (374).<\/p>\n

These figures compel us to ponder over our existing laws and the duties of our enforcement agencies. The enactment of \u2018The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012<\/a>‘ was formulated to reduce child abuse in India, but the improper implementation, lack of special courts combined with a lack of sensitization among Special Public Prosecutors and faulty investigation procedures, casts a shadow on the whole Justice System. In 2019, amendments to the POCSO Act extended the range of offences, seeking the death penalty in cases of aggravated penetrative sexual assault, and a gender neutral approach while delivering justice. Despite these amendments, the rate of child abuse in India unfortunately persists. With new forms of child abuses and harassment emerging, it is becoming a challenge to tackle such cases and devise new strategies to combat them.<\/p>\n

ABOUT MNLU MUMBAI<\/h4>\n

Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai (MNLU Mumbai) places considerable emphasis on research and training and thus aspires to be identified as a world class research and training University. This initiative at MNLU Mumbai is the result of the realization that training is generally a neglected territory even in the best of schools. Even the creation of a chain of elite law schools around the world is largely unable to foster a culture of training and research at the grassroots level. The lack of skill, knowledge, legal awareness and competence in the area of Child Rights has contributed to the decay in understanding the handling of child victims. Enacting the POCSO Act, 2012<\/a> alone cannot become a source for considering and influencing policy matters, judicial reforms and judicial administration. Enforcement agencies and professionals working specifically in this area need to be trained and educated about how to handle victims and cases reported under this Act.<\/p>\n

ABOUT CALSTR, CICTL & THE PRO BONO CLUB<\/h4>\n

In this context, the Centre for Advanced Legal Studies, Training & Research(CALSTR) and Centre for Information, Communications and Technology law (CICTL), and the PRO BONO Club were set up to contribute to academic, research and training activities relating to existing, contemporary and futuristic law and policy which also includes providing pro bono services. The Centres, in the past have conducted numerous Training and Research workshops and Conferences especially in the area of: (i) Training Workshop on Electronic Evidence, (ii) International Conference on \u201c IoT and Law\u201d, (iii) Colloquium on “Dispute Resolution: Understanding challenges, approaches and opportunities in India and Singapore”, (iv) Intermediary responsibility in the light of intermediary Rules 2021, (iv) Keeping the aforesaid view in mind the Centres have taken it upon themselves to launch a capacity-building initiative in a series of training programs for professionals in different streams.<\/p>\n

ABOUT PROJECT MUMBAI<\/h4>\n

Project Mumbai is a not for profit model of public-private-people partnership that focuses on Healthcare, Environment, Governance, Education, Nutrition, Volunteerism and implementable solutions.<\/p>\n

While Project Mumbai goes by the tag line ‘Mumbai Ke Liye Kuchh Bhi Karega’, it has during the pandemic worked across over 20 districts of Maharashtra alone.
\nNot just citizens but some of the best known corporates have worked closely and continue to support our initiatives which include the Tata group, State Bank of India, Asian Paints, Facebook, Uber, Unilever, Essar, Wipro, JP Morgan, Avendus, State Bank of India, just to name a few.
\nPeople of eminence including Amitabh Bachchan, Katrina Kaif, Alia Bhat, Vicky Kaushal, Ayushmann Khurana, Aamir Khan, John Abraham too are among those who have voluntarily contributed to our causes.<\/p>\n

Project Mumbai works across spheres–with MCGM we are building a road mapping initiative, a large mental health initiative for school children, beautifying 150 roads of the city through volunteer driven painting, providing educational support to children who cannot afford school fees.<\/p>\n

ABOUT THE WORKSHOP<\/h4>\n

Objectives of the Workshop<\/h4>\n

The core objective of the workshop is to develop skills of the participants in the areas of investigation, handling of children, role of Prosecutors, Police, social workers, teachers as well as scholars and applicability of POCSO laws through interactive practical sessions, visual aids and other technologies.<\/p>\n

The proposed training interaction is to be geared to achieve the following objectives:<\/p>\n