The POCSO Act, 2012, ensures that individuals who exploit children as sexual objects face appropriate punishment.

Research indicates that offenders often have significant psychopathology and are likely to reoffend. Protecting children from these offenders is crucial but challenging, given the lack of a reliable follow-up system in India.

Our project targets convicted offenders during their imprisonment. Qualified clinical psychologists and psychiatrists will lead this effort, with the support of jail authorities and mental health teams.

The primary goal is to provide appropriate counseling to address underlying mental health issues and prevent reoffending. Currently, the project is operational at Yerawada Central Jail in Pune. We have permission to expand this initiative to all nine central jails in Maharashtra, contingent upon securing the necessary funding.