India, May 16 -- To strengthen child safety and legal awareness among students, the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) will organise special awareness workshops and camps about the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) Act 2012 in schools across the district starting Saturday, officials said.

Officials said the workshops aim to educate students about their legal rights, child protection measures, good touch and bad touch, cyber safety, complaint mechanisms and legal safeguards available under the Pocso Act.

Students will also be informed about cyber security, child helpline services, free legal aid and emergency assistance mechanisms. Officials said children would be encouraged to seek help without hesitation in case...