GANDERBAL: The District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Ganderbal today organized a one-day training program for Panel Lawyers, Members of the Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) and Child Welfare Committee (CWC), Special Juvenile Police Unit, PLVs and other stakeholders, as per the directions of Supreme Court of India and guidelines of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA).
The program, held at the Conference Hall, District Court Ganderbal, aimed to equip panel lawyers, members, officers and other stakeholders with the necessary knowledge, skills, and attitude to handle cases involving children effectively. Ritesh Kumar Dubey, Chairman DLSA (Principal District and Sessions Judge), Ganderbal, addressed the gathering with a special address, emphasizing the importance of the training program and urging all stakeholders to work together to ensure the best possible services for children in need of care and protection.
Nusrat Ali Hakak, Secretary, DLSA Ganderbal in her welcome address highlighted the significance of the programme in enhancing the understanding and implementation of the Juvenile Justice Act. Ghulam Hassan, Superintendent of Police, Headquarter Ganderbal, played a pivotal role in educating participants about the practical aspects of the Juvenile Justice Act.
He elucidated the four main categories of the Juvenile Justice Act, which include, Children in Conflict with Law (CCL), Children in Need of Care and Protection (CNCP), Children Ready to Adopt & Offences Against Children. Dr. Gulafroz Jan, Assistant Professor, CUK, Tulamulla, provided valuable insights into the structure of the Juvenile Justice System and the general principles guiding its administration during a one-day training program.
She covered key aspects of the Juvenile Justice System, including, the structure and functioning of the Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) and Child Welfare Committee (CWC), General principles of the Juvenile Justice Act, such as the best interests of the child, rehabilitation, and restorative justice, the critical role of the Police and Child Welfare Committee in implementing the Act.
Dr. Mudasir Bhat, Assistant Professor, CUK, Tulamulla shed light on the 16 general principles of the Juvenile Justice Act during a one-day training program. His comprehensive presentation covered the fundamental principles guiding the Juvenile Justice System.
Zulfikaar Khan, Member of the Juvenile Justice Board; Afshan Showkat, Child Psychologist; Adv. Sheikh Imran, Adv. Burjeena Hamid also delivered speeches to raise awareness among the stakeholders on the subject.
The Juvenile Justice Act prioritizes reformative and rehabilitative policies to help children reform and reintegrate into society. The ultimate goal is to facilitate the child's acceptance as a productive member of society.
