Budgam: The District Social Welfare Budgam on Friday organized a day long awareness programme on ‘Children in Conflict with Law & Children in Need of Care and Protection’ at the conference hall of Juvenile Justice Board Budgam.
The programme witnessed the presence and active participation of Staff of DSWO/DCPU office Budgam, members of Juvenile Justice Board Budgam, staff of District Hub for Empowerment of Women, One Stop Centre, Child Welfare Committee, Child Help Line Budgam, Staff members of Juvenile Justice Board Budgam, representatives from Education department, Teachers, ASHA workers from medical and health department and dedicated Para legal Volunteers (PLVs) of DLSA and Tehsils of Budgam.
Speaking on the occasion, Adv. Feroz Ahmad Khan briefed the audience about the benefits and importance of Juvenile Justice Care and Protection Act.
He threw light on the role of PLVs before the Juvenile Justice Board, when a child in conflict with law is produced before the board. He also highlighted the role of DLSA, especially Panel Lawyers and LADCs and Para Legal Volunteers.
Furthermore, he also briefed the audience about the services and schemes of NALSA vis-a-vis DLSA likewise free legal Aid, ADR Mechanism, Victim Compensation Scheme.
In his speech, he also apprised the audience about the role and responsibilities of the Child Welfare Committee and constitutional safeguards meant for women and child etc.
Other speakers including Rukaya Tasleem, Sandeep Kour, Muneer Ahmed also spoke on the occasion.
