A one-day training programme of Juvenile/Child Welfare Officers among the district police was organised here under the chairmanship of District and Sessions Judge BP Dutta. Bargarh CJM GR Mohanty, Civil Judge AK Singh, District Collector Bhabagrahi Mishra, among others, graced the occasion.
The programme covered topics including child rights, UN conventions on rights of children, anti human- trafficking, roles and responsibilities of the Special Juvenile Act, procedures to be adhered to during pre and post production of children before Child Welfare Committee/Juvenile Justice Board, powers of the Juvenile Justice Board, Special Homes, Juvenile Justice (C & PC) Act and role of Child Welfare Officers, Probation Officers and NGOs.
Advocates, social activists, civil society members and police personnel attended it. 'Ek Tha Bachpan', a documentary film, was screened. The programme ended with distribution of certificates. Vote of thanks was proposed by DlSA secretary M Irshadun Nabi.