An overview of POSCO Act, Juvenile Justice (JJ) Act, regulations, background, other provisions of the law, empowerment of persons with basic norms of disabilities Act, maintenance and welfare of parents, senior citizenship Act and laws made for protection of children against sexual abuse were discussed with stakeholders in the presence of legal experts and other officials in a State level workshop here on Wednesday.
Felicitating the human trafficking survivors and laying emphasis on fundamental issues of child rights, which need to be considered seriously by one and all, the Department of Social Welfare, Women and Child Development in association with Jharkhand State Child Protection Society organised a state level workshop.
Girls hailing from Gumla and Khunti districts once rescued from metro cities or adjoining states either by NGOs or with the assistance of police personnel shared their experiences and also discussed how after a long fight, they have engaged themselves in jobs and are continuing their studies.
“Platform must be provided to those who have been rescued from the ferocious circumstances, as protecting the most vulnerable part of the society lies on both public and the policy makers. The resource personnel need to understand the basic facets and be sensitive enough to deal with such cases,” said, Joint Secretary, Welfare Department, Rajesh Singh.
Considering the problem of trafficking which has gripped the state since decades, child labour and other core agendas affecting kids as social and economic problem, the experts laid stress on creating awareness and working on proper guideline for establishment of proper rehabilitation centers beside the legal facets and linking kids with various social welfare schemes.
“The representatives working for the welfare of children, need to break the trafficking network which are active in interior areas on priority basis. Atleast, imparting the basic details of laws among people will have a social impact and help in curbing crimes which affects the psychology of children,” said, Vikas Bharti, Secretary, Ashok Bhagat.