Pocso

POCSO Act in a nut shell

1. The ACT

2. Sexual Assault Sexual Harassment Pornography

3. Things What you must Know? No child to be detained in the police station in the night. Police officer should not be in uniform. Recording the statement of the child at the residence of the child or at the place of his choice. Medical examination of the child to be conducted in the presence of the parent of the child or any other person in whom the child has trust or confidence. In case the victim is a girl child, the medical examination shall be conducted by a woman doctor. Evidence has to be recorded within 30 days. Frequent breaks for the child during trial. Child not to be called repeatedly to testify. No aggressive questioning. In-camera trial of cases

4. School Initiatives POCSO circular 2015 by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE): The teachers, management and all the employees are bound to report any instance of child abuse. In-house induction sessions School in should promote harmonious environment and inclusiveness. In Residential Schools training programs should be provided to the wardens and personal care and guidance to the girl children with a female matron for their dormitories.

5. School Complaints Committee must be set up to serve as complaints and Redressal body. Informal conversations