Open Access
Deeksha Upadhyay
- Student Sardar Patel University of Police Security and Criminal Justice Jodhpur, Rajasthan India
Abstract
This paper will focus on the awareness among the school teachers about crimes against children, and the provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012, that can facilitate the creation of a secure environment for children. This research paper provides information about strengthening a secure environment around children in school. This research paper also provides awareness about the laws dealing with the crime against children. This research paper will also provide deep knowledge about how to deal with the crimes against children.
Keywords: Child, Harassment, Assault, Crime, protection, POCSO Act
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Journal of Human Rights Law and Practice
| Volume | |
| Received | June 18, 2022 |
| Accepted | July 5, 2022 |
| Published | January 5, 2023 |