CERTIFICATION PROGRAM -2

(1) Certification in Women and Child Laws

(2) Certification inChild Laws

(1) Certificate Program in Women & Child Laws

Module 1: Legal Framework for Women & Children

  • Constitutional rights and safeguards

  • Human rights, gender rights and child rights

  • Civil, criminal and protective laws

  • Role and responsibilities of social workers

Module 2: Major Laws Relating to Women

  • Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 — Protection and remedies for women facing domestic abuse.

  • POSH Act, 2013 — Prevention and redressal of sexual harassment at the workplace.

  • Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 — Prohibits giving, taking and demanding dowry.

  • Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006 — Prohibits child marriage and provides protection and remedies.

  • Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956 — Addresses trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation.

  • MTP Act, 1971 — Regulates lawful termination of pregnancy under specified conditions.

Module 3: Major Laws Relating to Children

  • Juvenile Justice Act, 2015 — Provides for care, protection, rehabilitation and reintegration of children in need of care and protection and children in conflict with law.

  • POCSO Act, 2012 — Protects children from sexual assault, sexual harassment and child sexual abuse material through child-friendly legal procedures.

  • Right to Education Act, 2009 — Provides the legal framework for free and compulsory elementary education.

  • Child and Adolescent Labour Act — Protects children and adolescents from prohibited and exploitative employment.

  • Commissions for Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005 — Provides institutional mechanisms for protection and promotion of child rights.

Module 4: Criminal Law & Procedure

  • Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) — India's principal substantive criminal law covering offences and their punishments.

  • Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS)

  • Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA)

  • FIR and reporting of offences

  • Police investigation and victim/witness statements

  • Victim/survivor rights and confidentiality

Module 5: Social Work Practice, Statutory Systems & Case Studies

  • Role of CWC, JJB, DCPU, SJPU, Police and Legal Services Authorities

  • One Stop Centres and support mechanisms

  • Identification and assessment of abuse

  • Case studies: Domestic violence, workplace sexual harassment, child sexual abuse, child marriage and vulnerable children

(2) Certificate Programme in Child Laws

Module 1 — Child Rights & Protection Framework

  1. Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015
    The principal law dealing with Children in Need of Care and Protection (CNCP) and Children in Conflict with Law (CCL), with emphasis on care, protection, rehabilitation and reintegration.

  2. POCSO Act, 2012
    A comprehensive law protecting children below 18 years from sexual assault, sexual harassment and pornography, with child-friendly procedures and Special Courts.

  3. Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006
    Prohibits child marriage and provides legal remedies and protection for children affected by such marriages.

  4. Right to Education Act, 2009
    Provides the legal foundation for free and compulsory elementary education and protection of children's educational rights.

  5. Child and Adolescent Labour Act
    Protects children and adolescents from exploitative employment and regulates permissible forms of adolescent work.

  6. Commissions for Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005
    Creates institutional mechanisms for monitoring, protecting and promoting children's rights at national and state levels.

Module 2 — Child Protection Institutions & Systems

  • Child Welfare Committee — CWC

  • Juvenile Justice Board — JJB

  • District Child Protection Unit — DCPU

  • Special Juvenile Police Unit — SJPU

  • Child Care Institutions — CCI

  • Child Helpline and referral systems

  • Role of NGOs and social workers

Module 3 — Practical Social Work Application

  • Identifying children at risk

  • Case assessment

  • Reporting and referral

  • Child-friendly intervention

  • Rehabilitation and restoration

  • Family counselling

  • Documentation and case management

  • Practical case studies

Note: The programs may be customised to suit the institution’s requirements. The Women’s Laws and Child Laws components can be offered as separate programs or combined into an integrated Women & Child Laws programme, based on the institution’s preference and learning objectives.