For the School Teachers POCSO AWARENESS.pptx

Awareness about POCSO, features, laws, etc.

1. AWARENESS PROGRAMME ON POCSO

2. P rotection O f  C hildren from S exual  O ffences

3. What is POCSO? A law that protects children from sexual offenses and exploitation The act was passed in 2012 and is considered a landmark piece of legislation in the area of child protection.

4. What is POCSO? A law that protects children from sexual offenses and exploitation The act was passed in 2012 and is considered a landmark piece of legislation in the area of child protection.

5. POCSO Act

6. FEATURES OF POCSO ACT Gender neutral Age limit Offenses Support for victims Reporting

7. OFFENSES COVERED UNDER THE ACT Penetrative sexual assault Aggravated penetrative sexual assault Sexual assault Sexual harassment Using a child for pornography

8. WHAT IS SEXUAL HARASSMENT ? Unwanted verbal, physical or non-verbal conduct of a sexual nature that violates a person’s dignity.

9. WARNING SIGNS Comments about physical appearances Stalking through digital media Physical harassment Unwelcome conversations with sexual nature Retaliation for reporting

10. POCSO AMENDMENT 2019 Penetrative sexual assault: punishment was increased from seven to 10 years and for children under 16, it was increased to 20 years to life in prison plus a fine Aggravated penetrative sexual assault: death penalty Child pornography: zero tolerance

11. POCSO AMENDMENT 2020 Child pornography: any visual depiction of sexually explicit conduct involving a child including photos, videos and computer generated images Reporting ; not reporting is punishable Child friendly measures: ensures that all perpetrators are punished Support person: the child welfare committee can provide a support person

12. RULES AND REGULATIONS POCSO Act has several rules and regulations including: Compensation Reporting Timelines training

13. Role of a Teacher

14. Role of internal committees in school The Duties of Internal Complaint Committee (ICC)- To understand the child's physical and emotional state. To resolve trauma and foster healing and growth. To hear the child's version of the circumstances leading to the concern. To respond appropriately to the child when in crisis. To provide counselling & support, To facilitate the reintegration of the child into his/her family/ community