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ANNUAL 2016-2017

REPORT

RESOURCE CELL FOR JUVENILE JUSTICEA Field Action Project of

Centre for Criminology & Justice, School of Social Work

TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES,MUMBAI

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Thankyou for your Generous Support

32Annual Report 2016-2017

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From the Director's Desk

The core focus of Resource Cell for Juvenile Justice (RCJJ) has been on rehabilitation of Children in Conflict with Law (CCL) and on strengthening systems working with this group. We are one among the hand full of organisations working with this population not only in Maharashtra, but also in India. This work has been challenging at multiple fronts. Firstly, rehabilitation is not possible without community support. Negotiating spaces for rehabilitation within community settings have been challenging given preconceived notions about this group.

Secondly, the profile of the CCL in terms of educational qualification, addictions, geographical disposition, leaves little to no options for rehabilitation. For example, Maharashtra does not have State run de-addiction centres for children. The few centres available, are in the cities, are paid facilities and not all are willing to admit this group for treatment. Similarly, the majority of CCL in the system have barely crossed primary education, leaving very few options for even vocational training in government institutes. Those private institutions providing skills which the CCL can work on are expensive. Those living in remote places find it difficult to access vocational training if any, thus limiting the scope for a source of livelihood.

Last but not the least, there are very few funding organisations that appreciate the value of working with this group. Very few organisations understand that the majority of children branded as CCL are victims of circumstances and not perpetrators of crime. Providing them with a window of opportunity is all that it takes to get them back on track.

RCJJ has been very fortunate to find the support of a few like minded individuals and organisations that believe in working on this cause. They believe that for a better tomorrow, there is a need to invest in today's population with an inclusive mind set. It is this support in RCJJ and their belief in this cause that has kept RCJJ going. The satisfaction experienced when boys and girls get on with their lives and acknowledges the same, is the biggest reward and re-assurance of the fact that RCJJ is definitely on the right track!!!

RCJJ has been very cautious in protecting the identity of those who have been placed and doing well in life. This is one reason why we find it very difficult to project our success stories.

We use this opportunity to thank all our supporters and continue to seek their help in this journey directly or indirectly. We also wish to solicit the support of many more of you to join us in our journey.

Dr. K.P. Asha MukundanProject Director – RCJJ

From the Director’s Desk...........................................................................................................1

Acknowledgements ..................................................................................................................3

Introduction to RCJJ...........................................................................................4

Core work in Rehabilitation & Reintegration ......................................................5l The Help Desk

l Open Forum

l Seed Money

l Vocational Training

l Career Mela

l Felicitation Program

District and Divisional Level Interventions .......................................................14l Joint Quarterly meetings hosted by the Principal District Judge, of each district

l Participation and advocacy at the Juvenile Justice Committee meeting

l Training and awareness program for Stakeholders

Advocacy & Networking ................................................................................................. 16

l State level consultation on “Interpreting Crime Data on Children”

l Study to understand the existing mechanism in which crime data is collated in the

State of Maharashtra

l Socio-Legal Cell

Case Studies.....................................................................................................20h Justice is delayed but not denied ....

h Remorse and a strong resolve to manage one’s anger...

h An effort at rehabilitation

h Housekeeping opens the doors to opportunity...

Challenges at Work ...........................................................................................................24

l Way Forward

Team Members ..................................................................................................................25

List of Facilitators & Collaborators ...............................................................................26

Table of Contents


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The main objective of Resource Cell for Juvenile Justice (RCJJ) is to work towards mainstreaming those young boys and girls who have lost their way in the journey of life and have entered the Juvenile Justice System. In order to work with the young boys and girls, one has to closely work with the various stake-holders like the Judiciary, State and Central Government officials from the Department of Women and Child Development, Home Department (Police), Skills Development Department, Corporate bodies, Vocational Training Institutes, Civil Society Organisations offering range of services for the rehabilitation of these youth. Without this our work would not have been a satisfying or successful journey.

We take this opportunity to express our gratitude to all those who have journeyed with us this far and are confident that the following will grow. In this journey, we would like to specially thank the Hon'ble Judges of the Bombay High Court Juvenile Justice Committee for their continued cooperation and patience in supporting this cause. Here we would like to make a special mention of Hon'ble (Retd) Justice V.N. Kanade. We also would like to extend our gratitude to Shri. Vinay Joshi (Registrar Inspection 1), Shri. A. Y. Thatte (O.S.D. Mediation) and Mr. Sanjay Yadav (Deputy Secretary, Maharashtra State Legal Services Authority) to name a few people whose cooperation and support has contributed to our work.

We express our heartfelt gratitude to Hon’ble Justice Madan B Lokur, Chairperson, Supreme Court Juvenile Justice Committee for gracing the two Consultations held in Mumbai with his presence and guidance. This has facilitated many efforts to strengthen the Juvenile Justice System and make it more “child centred”.

A special thanks to our funding partners : Department of Justice (Ministry of Law and Justice – GOI).Here we would like to mention the name of Mr. Atul Kaushik (Joint Secretary – Department of Justice, Government of India), Ms. Navaz Kotwal, Project Coordinator GOI-UNDP Access to Justice Project, Department of Justice, Government of India;, Ms. Geetanjali Dhankar, Project Management Legal Empowerment , GOI-UNDP A2J Project, Tata Trust –Ms. Nayantara Sabavala, Associate- Director Tata Trust , Ms. Nurith Divekar, Program Officer, Civil Society Strengthening Tata Trust, Mr Mukund Gorakshkar Executive Officer JSW, Ms. Savita Mundhe, Jr Manager JSW.

We are also grateful to the members of the District Legal Services Authority, Juvenile Justice Board, Department of Women and Child Development, Free Legal Aid Panel, Police, and NGOs whose collaboration and support have made our work possible.

Acknowledgements


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Resource Cell for Juvenile Justice (RCJJ) is a Field Action Project within the Centre for

Criminology and Justice in the School of Social Work, at the Tata Institute of Social Sciences

(TISS).

The Project was initiated in 2005 to mainstream the issues of Juvenile Justice with a focus on

Juvenile in Conflict with Law (JCL) now referred to as Child in Conflict with Law (CCL)

In 2012, RCJJ introduced the concept of a 'Help Desk' with permissions from the Maharashtra

State Legal Services Authority, Women and Child Development Department and support from

the respective JJBs. The pilot project was experimented within the Observation Homes of Thane

and Yavatmal. In 2014

The Help Desk functions from within Observation/Children/Special homes on all days to impart

information, guidance on Juvenile Justice and assisting juveniles and their parents on case

related issues.

The Objectives of RCJJ

RCJJ operates from TISS Mumbai campus and has field interventions in six districts of

Maharashtra- Amravati, Yavatmal, Pune, Thane, Mumbai City and Mumbai Suburb.

Ø To engage with the Juvenile Justice System (JJS) and work towards a child friendly

implementation of the Juvenile Justice Act (with special focus on CCL).

Ø To work on issues related to rehabilitation and social integration of children into society.

Ø To build capacities of Juvenile Justice System functionaries towards their effective

functioning in the system.

Ø To generate knowledge and information on various aspects related to children in the Juvenile

Justice System.

Ever since its inception RCJJ has been demonstrating through its work and intervention and

bring into focus issues concerning Juvenile Justice which would have otherwise been invisible.

and

contextualising them within the child protection arena.

RCJJ with the support of TISS undertook a research study titled 'Status of Justice Delivery

System for JCL's in Maharashtra' in 2008. The study was conducted with due permissions from

the Bombay HC and the WCD, Government of Maharashtra (GOM). The final report was

submitted to the Hon'ble Bombay HC in the year 2009. The study elucidated many concerns

regarding CCL and their situation, with respect to the functioning of the WCD, judiciary, police,

legal aid. This evidence based research was well received by the Bombay HC and it resulted in

the much required systemic interventions in various departments related to JJS. Following this,

RCJJ began functioning in Thane and Yavatmal in 2009.

with the permission of Maharashtra State Legal Services Authority,

Women and Child Development Department (GOM), and the financial assistance from the

Department of Justice (GOI),the program of 'Help-Desk' was extended to the 6 districts of

Mumbai city, Mumbai Suburbs, Thane, Yavatmal, Amravati and Pune .

The response and impact has been very encouraging.

Introduction to RCJJ


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RCJJ operates at three levels - the district level, divisional level and state level. At the district level, the point of operations is the Observation Home.

The Help DeskRCJJ has received permissions from the Maharashtra State Legal Services Authority (MSLSA) to start the “Help Desk” program in the Observation Homes across Maharashtra. However, given the limited capacity of RCJJ, the 'Help Desk' program is operational in the districts of Mumbai, Mumbai Suburbs, Thane, Pune, Amravati and Yavatmal.

This program was financially supported by the Department of Justice (Ministry of Law and Justice – Government of India) for three years. RCJJ further worked towards evolving the program of 'Help Desk' into 'Socio Legal Cell' in collaboration with MSLSA. The experimentation with the concept of 'Socio Legal Cell' worked but could not be sustained due to shortage of funds. Hence it continued its functioning as a 'Help Desk'.

The following services are provided through the Help Desk.

Assist parents/guardians with referral to Free Legal Aid services.

Assist Juvenile Justice Board in understanding the socio-economic conditions and family and community environment of the CCL by submitting Social Investigation Reports.

Conduct Open Forums with CCL inside the OH, with an aim to provide a platform to calm the children's anxieties, help them understand the procedures of the JJ system, help their families reconcile and take responsibility for them and at times even bring to the attention of the authorities, deficiency of services in the OH, required for the care and protection of the children.

Organise / conduct group activities in the OH, to help the CCL develop self esteem, self confidence and also meet with recreational and social needs of the children.

Identify children who need rehabilitative support services like de-addiction, vocational training, counselling.

Supervise children who are out on bail or post final order as per directions/ orders of the Juvenile Justice Board.

Conduct Literacy camps to create awareness and sensitivity on issues related to the JJ system.

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Core work in Rehabilitation & Reintegration

ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED BY RCJJ HELP DESK APRIL 2016- MARCH 2017

ACTIVITIES Amravati Yavatmal Pune Thane Mumbai City

MumbaiSub Total

No. of Meetings organised with Government Stakeholders / NGO 87 61 54 71 35 38 346

No. of Literacy camps organised by RCJJ 10 9 4 12 5 5 45

No. of Group Session/ Activities facilitated by RCJJ 17 7 13 28 5 4 74

No. of Open Forums conducted by RCJJ 0 8 4 20 3 2 37

No of Training Programs for stakeholders conducted by RCJJ 8 11 4 6 2 4 35

Table - 1


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Meeting with Bhiwandi Staff

Literacy Camp –Karla village Amravati – Feb 2017

Literacy camp Students of Tilak Maharshi Vidya Peeth Pune


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Open Forums conducted by RCJJ have provided a platform for the CCL and their families express their anxieties and seek guidance in understanding and following the procedures as laid down in the JJ (Care and Protection of Children) Act 2015.

A study of the Open Forums conducted gives an overview of the issues dealt with.

PUNE

Date No of Participants Issues Raised

th17 April 201620 boys( 0n bail ) & their parents

Parents were made aware of Procedures of JJ Act, complaints of financial exploitation by police and lawyers were raised by parents

th27 April 2016Boys transferred to Pune Special home from Borstal School

JJB and RCJJ listened to the children's narration of physical abuse and neglect suffered at Borstal School Nasik. Planned skill training sessions at Special Home Pune

nd22 June 201618 Boys at OH Pune

Poor conditions at the OH, pendency of cases, parents not allowed to meet their children

th29 Sept 2016 10 boys at PJNUK Issues related to pendency and bail

YAVATMAL

Date No of Children Issues discussed

rd23 April 2016 6 children Discussion on the status of their cases and working of the J.J system

th19 May 2016 4 children Discussion on their post release plan for Vocational Training

th29 Aug 2016 8 children The working of the JJ system and issues related to their case

th16 Sept 2016 5 children The working of the JJ system and issues related to their case

th26 Sept 2016 4 children Issues related to bail and supervision

th10 Oct 2016 6 children The working of the JJ system and issues related to their case- bail, pendency

th16 Dec 2016 4 children Issues related to their case pendency

rd23 March 20178 Children who are out on bail

Discussed issues of corruption and harassment experienced in the system

Table - 2 Open Forums conducted


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THANE

Date No of children Issues raised

st21 April 201615 children at OH Bhiwandi Case details and children issues

th28 April 2016 12 children Issues related to pendency and bail

rd3 May 2016 7 children Case related queries

th4 June 2016 17 children Discussion on Bail Procedure, PO report, Final report, final order

th16 August 2016 25 children Discussion on SIR and Bail procedure

th18 August 2016 20 children Discussion with children on the process of theJJ Act 2015

th5 Sept 2016 21 children Discussion on Bail Procedure, PO report, Final report, final order

th14 Sept 2016 6 children Children were counselled against running away

th26 Sept 2016 8 children Discussion on Bail Procedure, PO report, Final report, final order

th17 Oct 2016 20 boys at the OH Case status and proceedings

th19 Oct 2016 15 boys at the OH Truancy issue and case proceedings at OH.

th15 Nov 2016 26 boy at the OH Case status and proceedings

th8 Dc 2016 16 boys at the OH Case status and proceedings

th9 Jan 2017 9 boys at the OH Follow-up of Career Planning session by Yuva Parivartan

th16 January 201717 Children out on bail & their parents

Secretary of DLSA Thane & RCJJ addressed the difficulties of the parents- issues of high fees of lawyers, police harassment, need for de-addiction services were discussed

th17 Jan 2017 18 boys at the OH Discussion about Vocational training course children are interested in.

th27 Feb 201719 children at the OH

Issues regarding status of the case were discussed.

th8 March 2017 22 Boys at the OH Discussion on gender issues for girls and women

rd23 March 2017 24 Boys at the OH Case procedures and contacting Parents

th30 March 201723 Boys out on bail & their parents

DLSA Thane & RCJJ jointly conducted the session. Addressed the difficulties of the parents- issues of high fees of lawyers, police harassment


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MUMBAI CITY & MUMBAI SUBURBAN

Date No of Children Issues raised

th 4 April 201610 children at the OH Dongri

Discussion on the status of their cases and working of the J.J system

th17 May 201612 children at the OH Dongri

Discussion with newly admitted children on the JJ system and issues related to their case and stay at the OH

th7 June 201615 children at the OH Dongri

Issues related to pendency of their case, no visits by some of their parents/guardians

th14 June 201610 children at the OH Dongri


th6 Sept 201612 children at the OH Dongri


RCJJ through its presence at the Help Desk has assisted the Juvenile Justice System in

reaching out to the children and their families. The table illustrates the different interventions

made by RCJJ during the period April 2016 to March 2017.

INTERVENTIONS BY RCJJ Amravati Yavatmal Pune Thane Mumbai City

Mum Suburban TOTAL

Total no. of Queries made 304 377 484 312 190 426 2093

No. of Socio-Legal Guidance 253 277 392 203 135 265 1525

No. of Case work / intervention with children facilitated by RCJJ

86 92 141 211 75 165 770

No. of SIR submitted by RCJJ 18 39 54 114 39 85 349

No of Interaction Report submitted by RCJJ 0 0 0 16 11 73 100

No of Cases referred to RCJJ for Home Tracing 1 0 5 3 2 9 20

No. of Final orders facilitated by RCJJ 4 10 11 17 2 13 57

No. of child released on Bail with RCJJ intervention 9 21 21 50 5 29 135

No. of Supervision undertaken 5 8 15 11 1 37 77

No. of juveniles referred by RCJJ for Free legal aid services 22 13 48 11 10 27 131

No of Children referred by RCJJ for Vocational training 10 5 26 7 4 18 70

No of Children whose De-addiction facilitated by RCJJ 0 0 9 7 1 7 24

RCJJ facilitated the NOC from Police for Children 3 1 0 0 0 0 4

RCJJ intervened and got Warrant against child Cancelled 3 1 5 0 0 0 9

RCJJ Presented before JJB for passing orders to stop harassment by Police 1 1 3 8 0 0 13

Group Counselling sessions facilitated by RCJJ 0 0 2 0 3 0 5

Table - 3Interventions by RCJJ


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NGO Meeting - Pune


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Parents meeting - Amravati

Homevisit- Pune

Vocational Training

In a bid to promote the concept of vocational training as a key factor towards rehabilitation, RCJJ made a special focus to work in the government run Pune Observation cum Special home. The idea was to help the organisation have inbuilt training programs. The observations made while working in the special home were that the boys had nothing constructive to do the entire day. With the support of the JJB and the WCD, organisations like Asian Paints conducted short term courses on painting for the children at the OH in Pune and Mumbai. The courses conducted in this home were open for those who were out on bail as well.

Activities No of Beneficiaries

Education/ Higher studies 10

Vocational Training 13

De-addiction Program 06

Seed Money

RCJJ recognises that very often many of the CCL are themselves victims of social and physical neglect and even abuse. Their impoverished social conditions, disturbed family life along with adverse peer influence have driven them to commit these offences.

RCJJ either identifies cases or is referred cases through various stake holders namely the JJB.A social study of the child is done, and a care plan is developed. Based on this social study, financial assistance is extended to potential candidates so as to give them an opportunity to make a new beginning in life. As a practice, RCJJ provides for partial payment of course/program fees, financial assistance for de-addiction treatment, conveyance expenses or any other incidental charges. The idea behind part payment is also to get the family be equally involved and feel responsible for the process of rehabilitations. RCJJ believes in joint responsibility. However, in some exceptional and needy cases, full financial assistance is also provided.

Financial assistance through Seed Money was extended to twenty nine CCL during 2016-2017.

Financial assistance through Seed Money was extended to 29 CCL during 2016-2017.

There were and continue to be, multiple challenges. One being the numbers. Given that there are very few children in the Special Home out of which not all of them were inclined to the course

Table - 4Seed Money Assistance

(Identity of the CCL has been protected)


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being offered, it was not possible to start multiple courses given that the numbers were limited and organisations were not keen to run a course with just five to eight children.

Moreover there is a time lag between getting the training and finding employment for the boys given that they were yet to complete 18 years of age. Those where the boys managed to get employment, it was a challenge to convince the employers to provide them with a chance to prove themselves. In some cases, the boys got rejected, when asked to submit a character certificate/clearance from the police. The police mentioned the juvenile record, which legally as per the Juvenile Justice Care and Protection of Children Act 2015, should not have been mentioned. The RCJJ staff however pursues such matters with the police and gets the police to provide the boy with a clean Character Certificate.

In addition RCJJ networked with Vocational Training Institutes to enrol the CCL in courses of their interest and aptitude. The CCL enrolled in courses like motor mechanics, electricians, masonry, housekeeping, mobile repairing, nursing assistant to name a few. Post their training many of the children got placed and have started earning. It gives us a sense of accomplishment to learn that these children are placed in established organisations and are doing well for themselves. RCJJ

is in touch with most of them.

Career Mela

RCJJ tries to identify courses which would be of use and interest to the boys and girls, we have been working with, considering their limited educational background. On 31st January 2017, RCJJ organized a Career Mela on the police grounds in Pune. Vocational Training and Skill Training institutes set up stalls and interacted with the young boys and girls giving them information on opportunities available and the scope. More than 200 children who were or are, part of the JJ system participated in the Career Mela. Other NGOs with whom we work also brought their children to participate and gain from this initiative.


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There are many reasons for children getting in conflict with law. As mentioned earlier, majority of the children who have committed offences have done so given the circumstances in which they live or have been brought up. Overcoming these circumstances and making concerted effort to channelize their energies productively are an achievement in the life of these children. RCJJ has been a part of the journey of challenges that these children have overcome. We felt that their effort, needs to be recognised in order to provide them with the motivation and confidence. This journey is not just of the children, but also their parents. RCJJ felt that, it was also important for other stake holders who work closely with these children to hear and appreciate this journey of rehabilitations. RCJJ organised a felicitation program for these children at Amravati, Pune, Thane and Mumbai. The children and their parents mustered the courage to speak of their journey and thank the stake holders - the JJB, Legal Aid Lawyers, Police, Social Workers, Superintendents, Probation Officers who have facilitated this journey. This kind of a program is also a motivation to the stakeholders and re-instils their faith in rehabilitation.

Felicitation Program

“I was a school drop out and got

into bad company and habits. With the help of social workers, I managed to get re-

admitted into school and completed my education. Today, I run my own tutorial classes. I try

to give back to the society by providing free tuitions to those who cannot

afford to study”

“I am a part of the

Reserve Police Force.

This was thanks to many who

recognised my talents and

facilitated this journey. They kept

my spirits up and did not let

me lose confidence”

“The system had

faith in me when I

myself had lost faith in

myself. I was given financial

assistance, encouragement to pursue

my passion of playing cricket. I got the

opportunity to play for a cricket club

in UK. It was a dream

come true.”

V O I C E S


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Joint Quarterly meetings hosted by the Principal District Judge, of each district.

This was an initiative that first began in Yavatmal given the efforts of the staff of RCJJ. The Principal District Judge called for the meeting of various stake holders to discuss issues and challenges with regard to the working of Juvenile Justice System in that district. This was seen as a good practice and the same was brought to the attention of the Maharashtra Juvenile Justice High Court Committee, who then institutionalised this practice across all districts of Maharashtra.

Participation and advocacy at the Juvenile Justice Committee meeting

RCJJ has been invited for every meeting organised by the Maharashtra Juvenile Justice High Court Committee. RCJJ has been successful in raising many issues and used this as a platform to advocate for policy level changes in the working of the Juvenile Justice System at the State level.

Training and awareness program for Stakeholders.

In its bid to strengthen the working of the various machineries responsible for the effective functioning of the Juvenile Justice System and increase awareness on various legislations related to children, several training programs were conducted for the Police, JJB functionaries and staff associated with the JJ system across the districts in Maharashtra.

Training at Maharashtra Police Academy on JJ Act

District and Divisional level Interventions


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Date Topic No of Participants

th28 May 2016 JJ Act 2015 & POCSO ActPolice officers from 5 districts of Vidarbha region. Organised by Special IG Police, Amravati Division& RCJJ

th14 June 2016JJ Act 2015 and “child friendly” practice. 30 Police from SP Office Aurangabad

th18 June 2016Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act 2015

60 persons from NGOs and Police. . Organised by office of Superintendent of Police Nanded

th18 June 2016JJ Act 2015 and “child friendly” practice.

70 Police. Organised by SP office Parbhani

th20 June 2016JJ Act 2015 and “child friendly” practice.

70. Organised by the SP office Latur

st21 July 2016Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act 2015

54 staff members. Organised by WCD Amravati

st21 July 2016

“The Prohibition of Child Marriage Act-2006 & Role of Child Marriage Prohibition Officer.”

54 staff members. Organised by WCD Amravati

rd3 Aug 2016JJ Act 2015 & Role of Police under JJ System.

40 police. Organised by SP office Yavatmal

rd23 Aug 2016Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act 2015

200 police. Organised by SP office Amravati

th25 Aug 2016Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act 2015

30 Organised by SP office Amravati

th26 Sept 2016Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act 2015

25 caretakers and teachers from PJNUK Pune

th17 Oct 2016Provisions of the JJ Act 2015 and role of Care takers 14 staff of Children Aid Society , Mumbai

th18 Jan 2017JJ Act 2015 and the role and responsibilities of the SJPU 40 police personnel from Pune District

th th11 & 12 March 2017

Effective implementation of JJ At 2015 and JJ system

50 functionaries of the JJ System in Daman

Table - 5Training and Capacity Building of Stakeholders


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Advocacy & Networking

“Interpreting Crime Data on Children - rd23 July, 2016

State level consultation on

National Crime data on children is known to shape public opinion and has been used as a tool for bringing about change in legislations and policies. A detailed analysis of this data however showed that the statistics does not tell the correct story and has flaws in its interpretation. For this purpose one day consultation was organised jointly by the Bombay High Court Juvenile Justice Committee in collaboration with Resource Cell for Juvenile Justice on the 23rd of July, 2016 at Maharashtra Judicial Academy, Uttan, Mumbai. It essentially tried to understand the interpretation of the data mentioned in Chapter six on 'Crime against Children' and Chapter ten on 'Juveniles in Conflict with Law' of the NCRB report with the aim to -

+ Understand the interpretation of the existing statistics.

+ Understand gaps in the existing data.

+ Bridge the gap between statistics displayed and actual numbers in the field.

+ Develop guidelines and strategies on how data can be collected in a more systematic, uniform and authentic manner

+ Convergence of agencies at the state level for effective collection of statistics.

This Consultation was organised jointly by the Maharashtra State Juvenile Justice High Court rdCommittee in collaboration with Resource Cell for Juvenile Justice on the 23 of July 2016 at

Maharashtra Judicial Academy, Uttan, Mumbai. The Chief Guest of this Consultation was Hon'ble Justice Madan Lokur, Judge Supreme Court and Chairperson Supreme Court High


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Court Committee, the Maharashtra State Juvenile Justice High Court Committee chaired by Hon'ble Justice V.M. Kanade. The other members of the High Court Committee who attended the program were Hon'ble Justice Shri. Dharmadikari (Nagpur Bench), Hon'ble JusticeShri. Shinde (Aurangabad Bench), Hon'ble Justice Smt. Anuja Prabhudesai and Hon'ble Justice Shri. Anil Menon (Bombay Bench).

This Consultation brought together personnel from the State and National departments of Police, Crime Record Bureau, National Informatics Centre, Bureau of Police Research and Development, Judiciary, Department of Women and Child Development. This Consultation on Crime Data is the first of its kind in India.

The outcome of this consultation lead to various stakeholders questioning crime data, acknowledging the shortcomings in the same and committing to work on improving the quality of data. It also lead to a state level study to understand practical challenges of collecting, compiling data from the police station to district level and then the state level.

Study to understand the existing mechanism for collation of Crime Data on Children in Maharashtra

District Crime Record BureauState Crime Record Bureau National Crime Record

Bureau

l Review of the existing profroma in which crime registers are maintained at the police stations and take necessary steps to rework the same to ensure uniformity across police stations.

l A separate crime register has to be maintained for crimes by children.

l Police engaged in documenting crime data at the police stations must be trained for the job and provided with infrastructure to work.

l There is a strong need to digitalise the records at the police stations.

l Steps must be taken for the Juvenile Justice Board to begin a system of maintaining data which can contribute towards 'Crime in India' data.

l All JJBs should be given instructions to provide copies of final orders to the police stations as it is done in the adult system. This would help in updating records and generating authentic reports.

l RCJJ has expressed its willingness to the concerned departments to engage with them so that the suggestions of the Study can be implemented

This study was carried out in the month of November 2016 across 62 police stations in the six districts where RCJJ is present. A report on the same was submitted to the Maharashtra State Juvenile Justice High Court Committee, Ministry of Home Affairs and NCRB in December 2016.

The research has brought to the forefront the lacunae in the collecting of Crime data on children at the police stations. This in turn affects the data collected at the (DCRB) and subsequently (SCRB) and

(NCRB) reports. Amongst the various suggestions put forth in the Report these are a few needing urgent attention:

RCJJ is in the process of negotiating with the Ministry of Home Affairs on working out ways to improvise the manner in which crime data can be collected and collated.


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Socio Legal Cell:

RCJJ worked towards evolving the program of ‘Help Desk' into ‘Socio legal Cell' in collaboration with MSLSA in 2015. It was piloted in the three districts of Mumbai, Pune and Thane. The composition of the SLC was that of two full time paid social workers appointed by RCJJ and one or two Free Legal Aid lawyers nominated to function at the Cell by the MSLSA.

Since reformation and not retribution is the objective of the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015 the presence of a Socio-Legal Cell was welcomed as a novel idea as it reinforced the need for a socio-legal rather than a purely legal approach as a way towards rehabilitation of a juvenile.

The 'Socio-Legal Cell' (SLC) was also projected as best practice model by the Maharashtra State Juvenile Justice High Court Committee in the Second Western Regional Round Table Consultation on “Strengthening Restoration and Rehabilitation of Children under the Juvenile Justice System”, which was organized by the Supreme Court Juvenile Justice Committee and Maharashtra State Juvenile Justice High Court Committee, at Maharashtra Judicial Academy

thMumbai, on 12 and 13th of March 2016. The program of SLC run by RCJJ was also acknowledged as the first of its kind in India.

The Socio-Legal Cell proved to be a useful program, but could not sustain itself given financial glitches.

In a bid to strengthen the same, a one day Consultation “To Shape and Strengthen the Existing thSocio –Legal Cells in Maharashtra” was held on 7 April 2016. This was attended by

stakeholders across six districts of Maharashtra where “Help Desk” is functioning. The program was supported by Tata Trust and Railway Children.

thOn 24 July 2016 a State level Consultation was organised by Department of Justice, Government of India in Mumbai, to develop strategies so has to scale up ownership and

Inauguration of Socio-Legal Cell, Mumbai


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replication. Besides this, the other objective was also to highlight some of the key challenges that were being faced in the working of the SLCs, but most importantly it focussed on discussing the possible synergies and collaboration between the SLC and the DWCD, the MSLSA, and the Special Juvenile Police Units (SPJUs).

The following were the objectives of the Consultation:

l Facilitate dialogue between stakeholders, to explore possibilities of sustainability, scale up and replication of the SLC initiative.

l Explore the possibilities of MSLSA and State government departments adopting the SLCs with the support from external agencies.

It was attended by Ms Snehlata Shrivastava, Secretary, Department of Justice, Government of India, who delivered the welcome remarks at the inaugural session. The inaugural address was made by Hon’ble Justice V M Kanade, Chairperson, Maharashtra State Juvenile Justice High Court Committee. Hon'ble Justice Kanade while appreciating the work done by the Socio Legal Cell observed that the Socio Legal Cell was there not just to provide assistance to the juvenile but also to the parents of the juvenile. He said that violence can be of various forms – mental and physical, but the experience of a parent before the system is 'procedural violence'. The state of parents having to face the system, is unimaginable. They are mostly completely unaware of the procedures. Their ignorance is exploited by different stakeholders in the JJ system.

The keynote address was delivered by Hon’ble Justice Madan B Lokur, Chairperson, Supreme Court Juvenile Justice Committee. He felt that the Socio Legal Cell is a wonderful idea but it needed more critical examination in order to expand it to other parts of the country. These Cells can play a very vital role and we could take the benefit of this Consultation to brainstorm ideas on how to expand it beyond its present scope.


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This Consultation was guided by Ms. Navaz Kotwal, Project Coordinator GOI-UNDP Access to Justice Project, Department of Justice, GOI and Mr. Suresh Tele, Assistant Commissioner, Department of Women and Child Development Govt. of Maharashtra.

Case StudiesWe present the journey of some of the CCL who have made a concerted effort along with a helping hand from RCJJ to reintegrate themselves in society.

1. Justice is delayed but not deniedNikhil finds a calling as a tailor …

Background

Nikhil's is the only child of his parents. He lost his father due to illness when he was only 10 years. His mother the sole earning member worked on her six acres of land to raise her son. He was 15 years old and in Std IX at the time of Apprehension in September 2008.According to Nikhil's mother, she and her neighbour had a quarrel at the common tap. Thereafter the woman went home and in a fit of temper committed suicide. The husband of the woman filed a complaint and implicated Nikhil's family. Even though Nikhil was at school at the time of the incident he was apprehended and brought before JJB. Nikhil was booked under IPC Section 306 (Abetment of suicide) and 34 (Acts done by several person in furtherance of common intention) was registered against him at the local police station

RCJJ Intervention

The RCJJ's Help Desk Social worker met Nikhil in February 2013 during one of the meetings that they had organised for children out on bail. At that time he was 19 years old.


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He expressed his fear and concern that his future was jeopardised because of this case. He requested the assistance of the Social worker. The Help Desk Social worker visited Nikhil's home and interacted with his mother. A Social Investigation Report (SIR) with a recommendation to expeditiously dispose of the case was submitted to the JJB. His education was temporarily disrupted due to the need to be constantly present at the police station and at the JJB. A year later he completed his Std X and went on to doing his Higher Secondary (Std XII). After this incident the community and even their relatives avoided them. Nikhil recalls with sadness how they were not invited to marriages or community functions.

Overcoming legal hurdles

The Help Desk Social worker observed that the complainant and the witnesses remained absent on the days of the hearing before the JJB, as a result the case was pending from 2010. He visited the family of the complainant and talked to them of the need to attend the hearings at the JJB. Once this happened the JJB passed the Final Order in August 2014 after admonishing Nikhil.

New Beginnings …

Nikhil built a rapport with the HD Social worker and showed a willingness to acquire a skill so that he could help his mother financially. The HD identified a three month vocational training course in Masonry being conducted by an NGO Pratham, at Latur. It was residential course and promised placement after training. Nikhil's mother was initially reluctant to send the boy away for training. The HD team convinced her of the importance of a vocational training that makes him employable after which he joined the course and successfully completed it. After the vocational training at Latur, Nikhil worked as a construction worker for 6 months. However his health did not permit him to continue in this work. He joined a tailor as an apprentice in the neighbouring district of Aadilabad. He has been working here for the last two year, and enjoys his work. His mother continues to stay in the village and carries on with her agricultural activities. Nikhil looks forward to the day when he can be his own 'Master' in his tailoring shop. For now he supports his mother and himself on a monthly salary of Rs. 6000/- p.m. - to Rs. 8000/- p.m.

2. Remorse and a strong resolve to manage one's anger

Kishan realises his mistake …

Background

Kishanwas17 years old when he came in contact with the RCJJ's Help Desk at Yavatmal in December 2013.The JJB had referred his case to the HD to conduct and submit a SIR. Kishan hailed from a landless agricultural family. He is fourth in the family order of 6 siblings comprising of five boys and one girl. Equipped with minimal education, Kishan had been working from a very tender age to support his aged widow mother and the other younger siblings. As if this was not enough, his only sister too depended on his financial assistance to help her through a bad marriage. Kishan was employed as a cook at a local roadside eatery – Dhaba. He had been working at this place for the last five years. On that fateful day he got into an altercation with his co-worker who was in an inebriated state. At the end of a long and hard day at work, Kishan


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refused to be bullied into additional work. This angered his co-worker who was much older than him. He started to physically assault Kishan. In self defence he picked up the Belan (rolling pin) and hit him on the head.

During the middle of the night the co-worker complained of headache and was rushed to the nearby medical centre for treatment. Early next morning the man was shifted to the Government hospital for further investigation, but died enroute. The post mortem report revealed that he had died of brain haemorrhage. Kishan’s world came tumbling down. In December 2013 he was apprehended by the police under Sec 302 of the IPC.

RCJJ's Help Desk intervention and assistance

Kishan's family was too poor and frightened to apply for bail. The RCJJ's Help Desk Social worker visited the home and the counselled the family and relatives to apply for his bail. The Help Desk Social worker also interacted with Kishan's employer and the staff at the work place and people in the community. This helped put together a larger picture of Kishan's life in the community. Based on this a SIR with appropriate recommendations were submitted to the JJB. The Social worker also engaged with the police, to help them see an offence of this nature through the eyes of the Juvenile Justice system. The Help Desksocial worker provided socio-legal guidance to Kishan and his family and helped them to file for bail. They referred his case to the lawyer from the Free Legal Aid Panel. The Help Desk Social worker conducted sessions with the CCL to help him work on his anger management and the need to acknowledge the gravity of his action. Kishan was referred to the visiting doctor for psychological help. After the preliminary visits the family and the boy did not continue with the sessions. The Help Desk had suggested that Kishan go to Pune for a short course in cooking. However the family was not keen to send him as they were dependant on him for financial assistance.

A Second Chance …

Once out on bail Kishan made a lot of efforts to live a peaceful life with his family. It was not long before Kishan got involved with the law once again, when he was accused of eve teasing the neighbour's wife. Kishan attributed the complaint to a family dispute with the neighbour and that he was implicated in it. The police warned him to keep away from unlawful activity. It is two years and the JJB is yet to pass a final order in his case. Kishan rejoined his employer at the roadside eatery and earns Rs.6000/- p.m. He keeps himself busy with his work and home and tries to keep out of trouble. He is keen to start his own Tea and Snacks Centre.

3. An effort at Rehabilitation

Strengthening family bonds …..

Background information

Nilesh a 16 year boy stayed with his sister at Nallasopara a suburb on the Western railway in Mumbai. He was orphaned when he was barely 11 years old. His sister worked as a labourer and supported the two of them on her meager salary.


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Nilesh was apprehended by the police for theft .This was the second time that Nilesh was apprehended for theft. He was kept at the OH in Bhiwandi. During that time the RCJJ HD staff learnt that he was addicted to 'Ganja' and other substances. His sister was fed up with him and refused to visit him or bail him out. Not only was she feeling hopeless about him but also feared that he would implicate her in his illegal activities of stealing. RCJJ Social worker visited their home and discussed options for rehabilitating Nilesh. Thereafter she was agreeable to visit her brother at the OH and took responsibility for him. In January Nilesh was transferred by the JJB on the recommendation of the RCJJ Social worker, to the NGO SUPPORT for de-addiction and further vocational training for six months.

4. Housekeeping opens the Doors to Opportunity

Pradip is glad that he is busy earning …

Pradip has turned 18 and is anxious to move on in life. After all he is now financially independent. He is employed in the Housekeeping facilities of a well known Organisation on a monthly salary ofRs. 8,500/- p.m. A year ago, his future looked bleak. He was charged with sexual assault of a minor under the POCSO Act and was ordered to serve a term of three months in the Special Home at Pune, after which he was sent to the Borstal School at Nasik. Pradip lost out on his childhood and was confronted with cruel realities very early in life. He was a first generation learner and the absence of support resulted in him dropping out after Primary School .His mother left the father and the two children when they were fairly young, because of the alcoholic addictions of her husband. This depraved social environment left him vulnerable to bad company of peers and anti social behaviour.

Whilst at the Special Home Pune, Pradip enrolled in a course in Housekeeping. This was one of the courses being conducted by All India Local Self Government with the support of the Resource Cell for Juvenile Justice. The purpose of starting vocational courses at the OH was to engage the youth and channelize their energies into more productive work on the campus. During the 45 days training session, Pradip was equipped in the various aspects of housekeeping. He showed interest in his work and was ready for the world of work.

On having completed 18 years of age whilst at the Special Home, RCJJ invited a Placement Agency to interview him for a job in Housekeeping. The journey to a better life has not been easy. Pradip was counselled by a Counsellor from the NGO Muskaan .This helped strengthen his resolve to not return to his wayward ways. His parents were also counselled to support and encourage him to mend his ways. The staff of RCJJ Skill Development Program and the Socio-Legal Cell, worked consistently to ensure that Pradip got an early release from the Special Home so that he could be productively and gainfully engaged at work.

In addition RCJJ helped him get an Aadhaar Card and even helped him to open a Bank Account jointly with his uncle. Pradip was excited and yet anxious when he was selected. He worried about whether he would be able to measure up to the job. The staff of RCJJ through consistent follow up has ensured that Pradip has started work with the Housekeeping Department in the month of November 2016.It is a good start to a life away from crime. The opportunity to interact with peers and use his time productively has been Pradip's greatest joy.


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RCJJ focus of work has been at strengthening the system and demonstrating how it can be made more “effective” and “child friendly”.

Considering that very often the judiciary come from the adult justice system, RCJJ has to constantly engage with the JJBs to bring about a change of approach when working with the Juvenile Justice System. Resistance and non engagement puts road blocks to the work of RCJJ.

The Socio-Legal Cell which was begun as a pilot project in Pune, Thane and Mumbai has not gone far. Whilst RCJJ kept to its commitment of appointing two full time Social worker to provide social interventions to the children and their families, the appointment of two lawyers by Maharashtra State Legal Authorities has yet to happen. This project was to be a best practice which once established was to be replicated across the districts in Maharashtra.

Way Forward …..

To continue to advocate and network with all stakeholders to strengthen the Juvenile Justice system

To facilitate Action based Research to document the working of the JJ system

Team Members

RCJJ acknowledges with gratitude the contribution of Team members who have made their contribution to the growth of the Project during the year. Some have moved on and we wish them well.

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CHALLENGES AT WORK

Project Director Dr. Asha Mukundan, Dr Ruchi Sinha

Project Head Ms Mangala Honawar , Dr. Reena George

Project Manager Ms. Jyoti Khandpasole

Project Officer Mr. Devendra Rajurkar, Mr Anshit Baxi, Mr Akhlaque Khan

Research & Documentation Officer Ms. Caroline D'souza

Sr. Social workers Mr. Vijay Doiphode, Mr. Sameer Shaikh

Social Workers Mr. Prashant Punekar, Mr. Santosh Jire, Ms. Jyotsna Mehrekar, Ms Anuradha Shinde, Ms Umaima Udaipurwala, Mr. Mangesh Bhutade, Mr. Zaid Sayyed, Ms. Sukanya Rajgopal, Ms. Ashwini Rasal, Ms. Prerana Mahajan, Ms. Snehal Pawar,Ms. Roshana Kamble, Mr. Sagar Jagtap

Administrative Assistant Mr. Prashant Gaikwad


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TEAM MEMBERS 2016 - 2017


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FACILITATORS & COLLABORATORS

DISTRICTPrincipal District & Sessions

JudgeDLSA Secretary

Chief Judicial Officer

Amravati Shri. M. G. Giratkar Shri. S. S. Oza Shri. S. B. Pawar

Mumbai City, Suburban

Mr. Shrinivas Agarwal Mr. S. B. Korhle

Thane Mr. Gavhane Mr. Khair

Pune Mr. Chandwani – District Judge 2 Mr. Kokare

YavatmalHo'ble Mr. Sanjeevkumar C More- Mr. Sachin Agarkar Mr. R. P. Deshpande

Hon'ble Mr. D.R. Shirasaw- Ex PDJ Yavatmal Mr. A. T. Wankhade, ADJ- 1, District Court, YavatmalMr. P. S. Khune, ADJ- 3,District Court, Yavatmal

Members of the JJB

District Name Designation

Amravati Mrs. G.V. Jangade-Deshpande Principal Magistrate, Juvenile Justice Board, Amravati

Mr. Bhaskar Upase Member of JJB

Mrs. Suchita Barve Member of JJB

Mr. RavirajGadekar Jr. Clerk of JJB

Mumbai City, Suburban Ms. Gauri Jadhav Principal Magistrate, City JJB

Mr. Surykant Mahadar Principal Magistrate, Suburban JJB

Ms. Madhu Madhavan Social Worker, Suburban JJB

Mr. Chattopadhya Social Worker, City JJB

Ms. Rasayane & Ms. Medha Ghadge Judicial Clerks

Pune Smt M.B. Kulkarni Principal Magistrate, Juvenile Justice Board, Pune

Smt. Manisha Pagade Member- JJB

Adv. Sunil Patil Member-JJB

DLSA


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Mr. Kanade Clerk Juvenile Justice Board

Ms. Gorde Clerk Juvenile Justice Board

Ms. Patel Clerk Juvenile Justice Board

Ms. Joshi Steno and Clerk

Ms. Sheetal Clerk

Mr. Adagale and Mr. Kamble Peon

Ms. Narote Public Prosecutor

Thane Ms. Sangeeta Wankore Magistrate, JJB

Mr. Sudhir Barde Magistrate, JJB

Ms. Shubhada Vindhwansh Social Worker, JJB

Yavatmal Smt. N. K. Patil Principal Magistrate, Juvenile Justice Board, Yavatmal

Smt. S. Z. Khan Ex- PM – JJB Yavatmal

Adv. Sunil Ghodeswar JJB Member

Adv. Sanjutai Gabhane JJB Member

Mr. Ravindra Butale Jr. Clerk of JJB

Free Legal Aid Lawyers (FLA)

District

Amravati Adv. S. M. Lonkar

Adv. P. L. Dhavsel

Mumbai City, Suburban Ms. Archana Rupvate

Ms. Seema Gajakosh

Mr. Sanjay Waghmare

Ms. Indumati Jagtap

Pune Ms Ruby Chatwal

Ms Seetal Tribuvan

Mr Vaman Sathe

Yavatmal Adv. Kajal Kaware

Adv.Prachi Nilawar

Adv. Radha Chiddalwar

Adv. Shehbaj Khan


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Police


Amravati

Shri. Dattatray Mandlik Commissioner of Police, Amravati

Shri. Lakhmi Goutam Superintendent of Police, Amravati

Shri. M. M. Makandar Addl. Assistant Superintendent of Police, Amravati.

Shri. A. L. Lad Police Inspector, Local Crime Branch, Amravati.

Mumbai City & Mumbai Suburban

Mr. Pravin Patil ASP, SJPU

Mr. Santosh Shinde PI, SJPU

ThaneAPI Mr. Vishwas Chavindra Police Station

PSI Suryawansi SP office, Palghar Police

PuneSmt. Sheetal Bhalekar API

SJPU, City

Smt. Sadhana Patel APISJPU, Rural

Yavatmal

Mr. M. Rajkumar SP - Yavatmal

Mr. Akhilesh Kumar Sing SP - Yavatmal

Mr. Dongardiwe Home Dy SP, Police Dept- Yavatmal

Mr. Rahul Madane SDPO- Yavatmal

Mr. Nandkumar Pant PI- Yavatmal City Police Station

Ms. Rakhi Gedam API, Special Women & Child Cell

Mr. Santosh Kendre API, Wadgao Road Police Station

Mr. Jayprakash Nirmal PSI, Wani Police Station

Ms. Shubhangi Gulhane PSI, Yavatmal City Police Station

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Department of Women and Child Development


Amravati

Shri. Dr.Dilip Kale Chairperson, Child Welfare Committee, Amravati.

Shri. Borkhede Sir Divisional Deputy Commissioner WCD, Amravati.

Ms. Rajashri KaulkhedeDistrict Women & Child Development Officer

Ms. Archna Mahatme Superintendent, Govt. Senior Children Cum Observation Home for Boys.

Ms. Seema Meshram Superintendent, Govt. Children Home cum Observation Home for Girls.

Ms. Minakshi Bhasme Superintendent After care home.

Mr. Mallinath Kamble Superintendent, Govt. Junior Children Home for Boys.

Mumbai City,Suburban

Mr. Shivaji Shinde Member, CWC Mumbai

Mr. Shyam Mistry Member, CWC Mumbai

Mr. Bhavane CEO, Children Aid Society

Mr. Bansode Dy. CEO, Children Aid Society

Mr. Jadhav Superintendent, Children Aid Society

Ms. Trupti Jadhav Superintendent

Mr. Rangnath Kulkarni City Probation Officer

Mr.Amol Shirore Suburban Probation Officer

Mr. Dilip Narayankar Probation Officer

Ms. Prabha Saha Probation Officer

Thane

Ms. Meenal Thakore Chairperson, CWC Thane

Mr. Shivaji Shinde Member, CWC Thane

Mr. Shyam Mistry Member, CWC Thane

Pune

Ms. Birazdar District Women and child Development Officer.

Mr. S.T. Kurhade

Superintendent Pandit Jawahrlal Nehru Udyog Kendra (PJNUK), Special Home and Observation Home Yerawada Pune

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Mr. PadghamProbation Officer (PJNUK), Special Home and Observation Home Yerawada Pune

Ms. Amrapali Sirsath Counsellor Observation Home

Ms. Usha Waidanade Ms. Geeta RajputMs. Joshi MadamMr. Prakash MoreMr. Kamble Sir

Teachers (PJNUK),Special Home and Observation Home Yerawada Pune

YavatmalDr. Chaya Mahale President- CWC, Yavatmal

Ms. Pushpa Girolkar Member- CWC, Yavatmal

Prof. Devidas Shambharkar Member- CWC, Yavatmal

Dr. Sudha Khadake Member- CWC, Yavatmal

Adv. Nilima Joshi Member- CWC, Yavatmal

Dr. Jayant Deshmukh President of District Advisory Board.

NGOs & Collaborators

NAME DESIGNATION

AMRAVATI

Mr. Pradip Korde Pratham Divisional Program officer

Mrs. Aprna Athvale Vocational Skill teacher, Amravati

Mrs. Mangiri Pathak Vocational Skill teacher, Amravati

Mr. Madhukar Gumbale President, Apeksha Homeo Society, Mozari.

Adv. Prashant Deshpande President of Bar Association, Amravati

Mr. R. D. Bhoyar District Education & Vocational Training Officer, Amravati.

Mr. A. T. Joshi Prof. Govt. Technical school and college, Amravati

Mr. Ramesh Parihar Prof. Govt. Technical school and college, Amravati

Mr. Vipul Babrekar Director, Floating Petal Arts, Amravati


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NAME DESIGNATION

MUMBAI CITY & SUBURBAN

Mr. Vijay Pawar SUPPORT Org.

Ms. Sujata Director, SUPPORT Org

Mr. Dhiraj Sharma Yuva Parivartan

Dr. Joshi Psychiatrist- Ashiana

Advocate Anne Thomas Human Rights Law Network

Staff of NGO Kshamtaa

THANE

Mr. Dilip Zumbarlal Kalntri, Secretary, District Probation and Aftercare Association.

Ms. Sunita Pujalwar Superintendent/ PO

Mr. Bhimrao Wadile Teacher

Bhiwandi OH (DPAACA) staff

Mr. Vijay Pawar SUPPORT Org.

Ms. Sujata Director, SUPPORT Org

Mr. Dhiraj Sharma Yuva Parivartan

P.I. Ghadge Regional Transport Office

Ms. Sulabha Subramaniam Counsellor

Mr. Joel Gibbs Psychologist

Prof. B.K. Paikrao NSS co-ordinator, BNN College

Prof. Ahire BNN Junior College

Mr. Prakash YadavMs. Kartike Subhakade

Faculty - Tilak Maharshtra Vidhyapeet (Social Work Department)

Mr.Suhas Kaviskar Coordinator - Asian Paints Colour Academy

Mr.Vishvesh Kulkarni Director - Yashashwi Academy for Skill Development

Mr.Yogesh Gorte Coordinator - Labour Net

Mr. Digamber Birazdar and Ms. Nandita Ambike MUSKAAN (FAP of Karve Institute of Social Services)


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NAME DESIGNATION

YAVATMAL

Mr. Sachindra Pratap Sing District collector- Yavatmal

Mr. Pradip Korde Pratham , Programme officer- Yavatmal

Mr. Sadashiv Sabale Pratham , co-ordinator, Latur

Prof. Avinash Shirke, Savitri Jotirao collage of social work- Yavatmal

Dr. Sanjay Wanare Savitri Jotirao collage of social work- Yavatmal

Dr. Suprabha Yadgirwar Amolokchand Law collage- Yavatmal

Prof. Sandip Nagrale Amolokchand Law collage- Yavatmal

Dr. Manik Mehare Volunteer

Mrs. Joshi Volunteer

Mrs. Mahajan CEO- Babaji Date Mahila Bank ltd- Yavatmal

Mr. Anuj Wankhade Law Student- Volunteer

Ms. Neha Mulunde Law Student- Volunteer

Mr. Prashant Kirdak Law Student- Volunteer

Mr. Tushar Sangade Law Student- Volunteer

Mr. Ajinkya Chele BSW field work student

Mr. Mahesh Rathod BSW field work student

Ms. Jyoti Chavhan BSW field work student

Ms. Megha BSW field work student

Mr. Rupesh Hiwarkar BSW field work student

Mr. Shiva Kawalkar BSW student


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CCI Child Care InstitutionCCJ Centre for Criminology and JusticeCCL Children in Conflict with LawCH Children's HomeCJM Chief Judicial MagistrateCJS Criminal Justice SystemCNCP Children in Need of Care and ProtectionCr PC Criminal Procedure CodeCSR Corporate Social ResponsibilityCWC Child Welfare CommitteeDCP Deputy Commissioner of PoliceDCRB District Crime Record BureauDLSA District Legal Services AuthorityDWCDO District Women and Child Development OfficerDWCD Department of Women and Child DevelopmentFAP Field Action ProjectGOM Government of MaharashtraGOI Government of IndiaHC High CourtHD Help DeskIEC Information Education and CommunicationIPC Indian Penal CodeCCL Children in Conflict with LawJJB Juvenile Justice BoardJJS Juvenile Justice SystemJMFC Judicial Magistrate First ClassMSLSA Maharashtra State Legal Services AuthorityNCRB National Crime Record BureauNGO Non-Government OrganizationOH Observation HomeRCJJ Resource Cell for Juvenile JusticeSCRB State Crime Record BureauSH Special HomeSIR Social Investigation ReportSJPU Special Juvenile Police UnitSLC Socio-Legal CellPOCSO Prevention of Children against Sexual OffencesTISS Tata Institute of Social Sciences

Abbreviations


RCJJ Contact Details

Mumbai Office :V. N. Purav Marg,Deonar, Mumbai - 400 088.Tel. : +91 22 2552 5454 / 5459Fax : +91 22 2552 5050

Yavatmal Field Office :261/A, Darda Nagar,Yavatmal Manikrao Thakare’s House,Tel. : +91 9766 332 169

+91 8888 460 260

Pune Field Office :Sakshi Heights 3/B,Lane 11, Vishrantwadi,Airport Road, Tingre Nagar, PuneTel. : +91 9923 880 203/ 7276 172 479

Email : [email protected] | Website : www.rcjj.tiss.edu

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