THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN FROM SEXUAL OFFENCE POCSO COMMITTEE

Ensuring a safe and protective environment for all children

All children have an equal right to access education in an environment that is safe, protective and conducive to their overall development. The challenges of gender inequality, eve-teasing and sexual abuse in school environment call for increased awareness and creating synergy among parents, teachers and school.

In order to ensure strict compliance of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Committee (POCSO) Act 2012, CBSE has taken several initiatives and actions for creating awareness about sexual exploitation among school children. The committee will take appropriate and necessary action on reported cases of misbehavior of sexual offences in the school premises.

Committee Members

Chairperson

Mr. Manish Rajput

Principal

Members

  • Ms. Neha Thakur - Mother Teacher
  • Ms. Saniya Bhura - Mother Teacher
  • Mr. Jyoti Prakash Das - Teacher
  • Ribhya Shrivastava - Student (Class-VIII)
  • Rafiya Sheikh - Student (Class-VIII)

Preventive Measures

Awareness Programs

  • • Regular safety workshops
  • • Age-appropriate education
  • • Parent awareness sessions
  • • Staff training programs
  • • Gender sensitivity awareness
  • • Self-defense sessions

Safety Protocols

  • • Strategic complaint boxes
  • • Regular committee meetings
  • • Strict monitoring systems
  • • Safe environment creation
  • • Regular safety audits
  • • Emergency response protocols

Reporting Procedure

Immediate Steps

  • • Contact POCSO Committee
  • • Preserve evidence
  • • Document incident
  • • Seek medical help
  • • Ensure victim safety
  • • Contact child helpline (1098)

Follow-up Actions

  • • Police complaint
  • • Legal proceedings
  • • Support services
  • • Regular updates
  • • Documentation
  • • Victim assistance

Support Services

Counseling

  • • Professional counseling
  • • Trauma support
  • • Family guidance
  • • Recovery assistance
  • • Long-term rehabilitation
  • • Mental health support

Legal Aid

  • • Legal consultation
  • • Court representation
  • • Documentation support
  • • Rights awareness
  • • Victim compensation
  • • Legal advocacy