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Surakshit Bachpan Jagrukta Abhiyan: An Interactive Awareness Session at St. Jude’s School
St. Jude’s School organised an informative seminar and interactive awareness session on the 31st of October 2026 under the Surakshit Bachpan Jagrukta Abhiyan (Safe Childhood Awareness Campaign), initiated under the guidance of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA). The session aimed to sensitise Students about child safety, their legal rights, protection mechanisms and the importance of creating a safe and supportive environment for every child. The distinguished panel comprised Shri Anurag Tripathi, First Upper Civil Judge; Ms. Shashi Purohit, representing the Special Juvenile Police Unit (SJPU); Mr. Devesh Sharma from the Child Welfare Committee (CWC); Ms. Kavita Sharma, Social Worker; Mrs. Sarabjit Kaur Gandhi, Panel Advocate; and Ms. Shivani Maurya and Ms. Pooja, Para-Legal Volunteers. The resource persons addressed Students on several crucial issues concerning child protection and adolescent well-being. Detailed discussions were held on Child Sexual Abuse, the POCSO Act (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act), the Juvenile Justice Act, and the growing tendency among youngsters to run away from home. Students were made aware of the possible consequences of such actions and encouraged to communicate openly with their parents and family members whenever they faced difficulties. An important part of the session focused on personal safety in the digital world. Students were advised to keep their social media accounts private and refrain from sharing personal photographs, live locations or other sensitive information with strangers. They were also encouraged to share their thoughts, concerns and problems only with trusted individuals and family members. The panel further familiarised Students with important child protection helpline numbers and explained how timely reporting could help prevent exploitation and abuse. Students were motivated to remain vigilant and report incidents of child begging and child labour so that appropriate authorities could intervene and protect vulnerable children. The interactive nature of the session provided Students with an opportunity to understand these sensitive issues, clarify their doubts and become more aware of their rights and responsibilities. Overall, it was a highly informative and meaningful initiative that reinforced the message that every child deserves a safe, secure and dignified childhood. The session successfully encouraged Students to be aware, alert and responsible citizens and highlighted that protecting childhood is a collective responsibility of society.
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