AKSIPS-65 hosts Workshop on POCSO
Mohali, Nov. 4 -- AKSIPS-65 in collaboration with the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) and District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), SAS Nagar, organised an informative and sensitisation workshop on Protection of Children from Sexual Offences under POCSO Act, 2012 for the students of classes 9 to 12.
The workshop was conducted by Taranjot Kaur, advocate, Legal Aid Counsel, DLSA Mohali, as the resource person.
Taranjot Kaur elaborated on the objectives and provisions of the POCSO Act, 2012, and explained in a child-friendly manner the concepts of good touch and bad touch, child rights, and safe reporting mechanisms. She emphasized that children should not hesitate to speak up and should immediately confide in a trusted adult, teacher, or counsellor. She also informed the students about Child Helpline No. 1098 which is available 24x7.
The session highlighted the role of NALSA in ensuring justice for all and providing free legal services to the vulnerable sections, including children. The workshop also covered the importance of mental well-being, digital safety, and creating a safe and supportive environment both at home and at school.
The session was highly interactive, with students actively participating in the question-and-answer round and sharing their views.
The associate director Parnika Singh and the principal Rajminder Kaur Jaitla expressed heartfelt gratitude to Taranjot Kaur....
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