Legal Awareness Program Conducted at St. Paul's School, Darjeeling on 04-05-2023

06-05-2023

On May 4th 2023, a comprehensive legal awareness program was held at St. Paul's School in Darjeeling. The program covered a range of important topics, including good touch, bad touch, various kinds of abuses, the POCSO Act, cybercrime, juvenile justice, substance abuse and its legal implications, and corporal punishment.

The program began with a session for junior students on the topic of good touch and bad touch. The speaker explained the difference between the two and emphasized the importance of children being able to identify and report instances of bad touch. The students were also educated on the various types of abuse, including physical, emotional, and sexual abuse.

For senior students, the program focused on the POCSO Act and cybercrime. The speaker explained the key provisions of the POCSO Act and how it aims to protect children from sexual offenses. The students were also educated on the different types of cybercrime, including online harassment and identity theft, and how to protect themselves from such crimes.

The program also included a session for the teacher faculty on the topic of juvenile justice, substance abuse and its legal implications, and corporal punishment. The speaker explained the legal framework surrounding juvenile justice and the consequences of engaging in substance abuse. The teachers were also reminded of the prohibition of corporal punishment and the legal implications of engaging in such behavior.

The legal awareness program was interactive, with students and teachers encouraged to ask questions and share their experiences. The program aimed to empower the participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to protect themselves and others from harm and to ensure that everyone in the school community is aware of their legal rights and responsibilities.

In conclusion, the legal awareness program held at St. Paul's School in Darjeeling was a valuable initiative in educating students and teachers on a range of important legal topics. By raising awareness and providing guidance on these issues, the program aimed to create a safe and supportive learning environment for everyone in the school community.

Arpita Mitra Roy (Assistant Professor of Law) - Teacher Convener (Legal Aid Committee) - POCSO ACT

Saurabh Chakraborty (Assistant Professor of Law) - Teacher member (Legal Aid Committee) - Legal Implication of Corporal Punishment.

Akash Sardar (Assistant Professor of Law) - Teacher Member (Legal Aid Committee) - JUVENILE JUSTICE.

Ishan Chhetri - BA LLB SEM VIII - Convener (Legal aid committee) - Cyber Crime, Ragging and Bullying.

Subhankar Ghosh - BA LLB SEM VIII - Co-convener (Legal aid committee) - Various kinds of abuse.

Saloni Giri - BA LLB SEM VIII - Executive Member (Legal aid committee) - Understanding The Concept of Good Touch and Bad Touch.