In order to enhance knowledge on the prevention of child sexual abuse for the stakeholders, a training programme was organised here on Thursday for the members of CWC (Child Welfare Committee) , JJB (Juvenile Justice Board), Childline and Judiciary members.
The speakers stating that child sexual abuse is a major concern in India mentioned about the roles and responsibilities of the stakeholders under the JJ Act and POCSO Act.The programme was organised by the NACG EVAC India, World Vision India and PECUC. Inaugurating the programme District Child Protection Officer Yubak Majhi spoke about the Integrated Child Protection Scheme. Other resource persons mentioned about the steps and methods to be used while assessing the child, engaging support person, social investigation report, prosecution methods, victim compensation and rehabilitation, appointment of prosecutor, role of special court and monitoring mechanism, etc.
They said despite awareness, the child sexual abuse in many cases go unreported due to various reasons including social stigma and parents constraint etc. Special public prosecutor POCSO Pranab Panda, child rights consultant Rajan Mohanty ,CWC chairman Bhagirathi Barik and Project Manager World Vision India, V Neeta Maria Sathish spoke on the programme.