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Society

Lockdown delays justice, but technology not a priority in POCSO courts yet

August 28, 2020 Laasya Shekhar

Routine procedures that would expedite settlement of child abuse cases are suspended due to the lockdown. But if Madras High Court can hear cases online, why not the special courts?

Society

15000 calls to women’s helpline since launch of Amma Patrol: DCP H Jayalakshmi

November 27, 2019 Laasya Shekhar

The Amma Patrol is part of the Tamil Nadu government’s initiative that saw the formation of the Crime against Women and Children (CWC) wing in June 2019. We spoke to the Deputy Commissioner, CWC wing, to find out how the patrol service works.

Civic

Chennai Buzz: Award for Chennai Corporation | Assistance for POCSO victims | Smart parking app on the cards

November 9, 2019 News Desk

Presenting our regular weekly round-up of important civic news from the city

Governance

பாலியல் வன்கொடுமை – பெற்றோர்களுக்கு ஒர் திறந்த மடல்

July 21, 2018 Sonal Kellogg

Child rape has assumed pandemic proportions in India. Often parents don’t have the slightest inkling of the abuse faced by the victim, as in the recent Chennai case. A CSA survivor writes an open letter to parents, telling them about the role they have to play in protecting their child.

Governance

From TASMAC to child abuse, Chennai’s 8-year-old activist has a lot on his plate!

April 9, 2018 Laasya Shekhar

He has successfully campaigned against a TASMAC shop in Kancheepuram. He has ensured that two sexually abused children get their cases heard. He has even joined a lake clean-up. And he’s all of 8 years! Meet Aakaash, who can give us all a lesson or two in social responsibility.

Governance

As Chennai cheers Hasini verdict, countless others keep waiting for justice

February 23, 2018 Laasya Shekhar

Chennai has welcomed the speedy verdict by a local court in the Hasini rape and murder case, but over 80% of child rape cases in the state continue to languish in courts due to inefficiencies and delays in the judicial system.

Society

Project Masoom: Creating awareness about child sexual abuse

June 2, 2017 Vidya Ragu

Breaking the silence around child sexual abuse and teaching students, parents and teachers how to prevent it – that is the main objective of the Project Masoom sessions. You, too, could be a part of it!

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