29-07-2025
‘Gap between rescue and prosecution a hurdle in tackling crimes against children'
Panellists on Tuesday discussed how the glaring gap between rescue and prosecution is a major hurdle in effectively tackling crimes against children. They said child victims often fell through these gaps into child labour, trafficking, child marriage, and abuse.
The discussion took centre stage at the State-level consultation 'Human Trafficking in India: Strengthening Convergence and Prevention Mechanisms', held in Chennai. It was organised by Just Rights for Children in collaboration with the Department of Children Welfare and Special Services.
S. Santhana Kumar, Senior Civil Judge and Deputy Secretary, Tamil Nadu State Legal Services Authority, M. Casimir Raj, member, Tamil Nadu State Commission for Protection of Child Rights, M. Ragavendran, Assistant Security Commissioner, Southern Railway, G. Vanitha, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Crime Against Women and Children, were among those present at the event.
