Sri Vijaya Puram, Aug. 25:The State Child Protection Society (SCPS), Directorate of Social Welfare, successfully organized a one-day Training Programme on ‘Strengthening the Child Protection System for Missing Children, Children in Need of Care and Protection (CNCP) and Children in Conflict with Law (CCL) – Identification, Care, Protection, Rehabilitation and Restoration’ on 24th August. The programme was graced by Shri. Jayanta Mukherjee, Principal Magistrate, Juvenile Justice Board, South Andaman, as the chief guest and Shri. Mohit Mishra, Director, Social welfare along with officials and stakeholders associated with the child protection system. A total of 57 participants participated in the training programme.
The programme aimed to strengthen the knowledge and capacity of stakeholders and improve coordination in the identification, care, protection, rehabilitation, restoration and social reintegration of Missing Children, Children in Need of Care and Protection (CNCP) and Children in Conflict with Law (CCL). The training covered the roles and responsibilities of key stakeholders, including the Child Welfare Committee (CWC), Juvenile Justice Board (JJB), District Child Protection Unit (DCPU), Child Care Institutions (CCIs), Observation Home, Police Department, NGOs and Legal Services Authorities. The sessions provided an opportunity for participants to discuss child protection practices, challenges and the importance of timely intervention and effective coordination.
The training programme was enriched by the participation of experienced resource persons. Inspector Jyoti Chhatwal, In- Charge CAW Cell, SHO, AHT South Andaman District spoke on ‘Missing Children & CCL: Identification, Case Management, Care, Protection, Rehabilitation and Restoration,’ while Smti. Rubina Khatib Siddiqui, Former Member, NCPCR, spoke on ‘Child Rights and Child Protection: Role of Stakeholders in Ensuring the Rights of Children.’
At the conclusion of the programme, participation certificates were distributed to all participants.
Child protection is a shared responsibility. The public is encouraged to remain vigilant and promptly inform the concerned authorities about any missing child, child abuse, neglect, exploitation or any child in need of care and protection.
