Workshop on Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POSCO) Act

Our school organized a workshop on protection of children from sexual offense with an aim of raising awareness and educating the students about the prevalence and impact of sexual abuse . It was conducted by the Dibrugarh Bar Association. Smt. Rina Moni Borah, Advocate of Bar Association, Dibrugarh was the resource person. Sri. Abhijeet Saikia, Secretary of District Legal Office was the chief guest who lead the programme foraward. It was a community outreach programme involving the students of school as well as nearby school, teachers and community members . The resource person Smt. Rina Moni Borah provided information on recognizing signs of abuse and preventive measures. She discussed about the POCSO Act and different laws, rules and regulations related to the topic. Thus, the workshop was indeed a wonderful initiative to raise awareness and instill in the minds of the young children to create a safe and more secure environment for all children in our country.