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A Complete Support System for Child Protection & Rehabilitation

Samadhan Abhiyan has established Child Friendly Centres (CFCs) within police stations to create a safe, supportive, and structured environment for children affected by abuse.

This model integrates awareness, legal support, counselling, and rehabilitation — making it one of the most comprehensive child protection systems at the grassroots level.


Program Objective

To provide a holistic, child-centric support system that ensures:

  • Safe reporting of cases
  • Sensitive handling of children
  • Legal and emotional support
  • Continuity of care and rehabilitation

Where It Operates

CFCs have been established across multiple locations, including:

  • Sahibabad Kotwali
  • Gorakhnath Thana
  • Shahjahanpur Kotwali
  • Hardoi Kotwali
  • Sursa Thana
  • Kachhauna Thana

Key Interventions

1. Child-Friendly Police Interface

  • Creating a safe and non-threatening environment within police stations
  • Ensuring children feel comfortable and secure while reporting cases
  • Promoting sensitivity and dignity in interaction

2. Counselling & Emotional Support

  • Professional counselling sessions for:
    • Survivor children
    • Their families
  • Helping children cope with trauma and emotional stress

3. Medical Assistance

  • Coordinating medical support for affected children
  • Ensuring timely and appropriate care
  • Supporting families through medical procedures

4. Legal Support & Case Assistance

  • Assistance during:
    • FIR registration
    • Legal documentation
    • Court procedures
  • Providing guidance on POCSO legal processes

5. Family Support & Rehabilitation

  • Supporting families in:
    • Accessing government schemes
    • Obtaining compensation
    • Managing documentation
  • Ensuring continuity of education for children

6. Awareness & Training from CFCs

  • Conducting POCSO awareness workshops in:
    • Schools
    • Communities
    • Slums and rural areas
  • Training:
    • Police officials
    • Child welfare officers
    • Community stakeholders

Program Impact

  • Over 2300 disclosures supported
  • Counselling provided to 350+ children
  • Support extended to 1000+ families/guardians
  • Strengthened coordination between:
    • Police
    • Community
    • Legal systems

Unique Strength

  • Combines awareness + action + rehabilitation
  • Operates within the system (police stations)
  • Provides 360-degree child protection support
  • Ensures long-term case follow-up and care

Strategic Value for CSR

  • High-impact, visible intervention model
  • Strong alignment with:
    • Child safety
    • Justice and legal access
    • Community welfare
  • Scalable across districts and states
  • Creates real, measurable social change

Closing Line (Highlight Box)

“Protection is not complete until care continues.”