DLSA holds sensitisation programme for child protection officers in Khammam

The District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) in Khammam conducted a one-day sensitisation programme for child protection officers on Saturday (August 22) to effectively implement the NALSA (Child Friendly Legal Services for Children) Scheme, 2024. The event was inaugurated by Principal District and Sessions Judge M. Nagaraju and Khammam District Collector Divakara T.S., who emphasized the importance of equipping teachers with knowledge about child protection mechanisms.

The programme covered various aspects such as child rights, the role of Child Protection Officers, identification and referral of children in need of care and protection, mandatory reporting under the POCSO Act, and child-friendly justice under the juvenile justice framework.

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