LEGISLATION RELATED TO CHILDREN

Ms.Lingampelli Soundarya M.Sc.Nursing(Pediatrics )LEGISLATION RELATED TO CHILDREN

VALUES: values are a set of personnel beliefs and attitude about the truth, worth of any thought, object, behaviour. They are action oriented and give direction and meaning to ones lifeETHICS: A group of moral principles or set of values that define or direct us to the right choice.

1.THE CHILD LABOUR ACT 1986child labour is applied due to poverty,unemployment and lack of education.children are not permitted to work in occupation CONCERNED WITH: PASSENGERS GOODS, MAIL, TRANSPORT BY RAILWAYSCARPET WEAVINGCYLINDER PICKING,CLEANING OF ASH PITS

Cement manufacturing, manufacturing of matchesBuilding construction operationsCloth printingBeedi making, wool cleaning, printing etc.

2.THE CHILDREN ACT 1960 It develops in india for the care maintainance, welfare, education and rehabilitation of the deliquent childrenIt covers the neglected and destitute socially handicapped,the state shall in particular direct its policy towards securing the CHILDHOOD and YOUTH.

3.Juvenile justice act 1986This act provides the comprehensive scheme of care protection, treatment development and rehabilitation for deliquent juveniles. Some special features are; It provides uniform legal framework for juvenile justice in the country, so as to ensure that no child under any circumstances is put in jail.or police lock up.

It approaches towards prevention and treatment of juvenile justice in terms of investigation, care, treatment and rehabilitation. It establishes norms and standard for administration of juvenile justice in terms of investigation, care, treatment and rehabilitation. It lays down appropriate linkage and co-ordination between formal system of juvenile justice and voluntary organization.

4.CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT ACT 1974This act provides a rational centered approach on child abuse and child neglected, makes funds available for research identification of causes, prevention and treatment for the establishment of regional child abuse centers.

5. HEALTH MAINTAINANCE ORGANIZATION ACT 1973This act is to assist and encourage the local and state govt. on profit organization, insurance companies and agency to change the health delivery system so that improved care could be provided.This service includes other illness and wellness related care.

6.EDUCATION FOR ALL HANDICAPPED CHILDREN ACT 1975It provides services based on children need and special programs services through their division of maturation.

Preschool programme for children aged 5 year involves knowledge about the law in their state of residence which helps to families in obtaining good health and services for their children.

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