Session on Creating Safe Classrooms for Students
The Semester I and Semester III students of the Department of B.Ed., Loreto College, Kolkata attended an eye-opening session on safe classrooms on January 9, 2025 and January 10, 2025, respectively. The session highlighted the safety measures that need to be undertaken to protect children who may be subjected to various forms of abuse, such as trafficking, child labour, or mental and sexual abuse.
Ms. Neha Pradhan Arora, the Co-founder and Executive Director of Mudita Foundation, provided valuable insights on the actions required to ensure a child's safety in harmful environments. She discussed what constitutes abuse, the different types of abuse, and emphasised that everyone has the right to be safe. Through a digital presentation, she explained POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act) and other laws implemented by the Government of India to protect children's rights and ensure their well-being. Ms. Arora underlined the responsibilities of adults and teachers in safeguarding children.
She also emphasised the important role teachers play in the classroom, particularly in ensuring that children feel safe and supported when disclosing their problems. Ms. Arora informed the students about the signs of abuse that can be detected in children and the appropriate steps to take when reporting or seeking help. Furthermore, she explained various techniques for educating children about the concept of "Good Touch and Bad Touch" to help them identify threatening situations and protect themselves.
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