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From: PVCHR Communication <cfr.pvchr@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, Aug 29, 2013 at 2:45 PM
Subject: Delhi juvenile homes lack proper infrastructure and management
To: covdnhrc <covdnhrc@nic.in>, jrlawnhrc <jrlawnhrc@hub.nic.in>
Cc: "Dr. Lenin Raghuvanshi" <lenin@pvchr.asia>
Insufficient
infrastructure and poor management at juvenile homes in Delhi are not
only adversely affecting their functioning but also well-being of the
inmates, Mail Today has found.
From: PVCHR Communication <cfr.pvchr@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, Aug 29, 2013 at 2:45 PM
Subject: Delhi juvenile homes lack proper infrastructure and management
To: covdnhrc <covdnhrc@nic.in>, jrlawnhrc <jrlawnhrc@hub.nic.in>
Cc: "Dr. Lenin Raghuvanshi" <lenin@pvchr.asia>
To,
The Chairperson
National Human Rights Commission
New Delhi
Dear Sir,
I want to bring in your kind attention towards the news published in India Today on 29th August, 2013 regarding Delhi juvenile homes lack proper infrastructure and management http://indiatoday.intoday.in/
I want to bring in your kind attention towards the news published in India Today on 29th August, 2013 regarding Delhi juvenile homes lack proper infrastructure and management http://indiatoday.intoday.in/
Delhi juvenile homes lack proper infrastructure and management
Inmates went on the rampage complaining of poor facilities at an observation home in Majnu Ka Tila early this month.
Indicting the Sheila Dikshit government for recent violence at an
observation home in Majnu Ka Tila, the Delhi High Court last week noted
that "prima facie" it appeared that the standards were not being adhered
to at juvenile homes in the Capital.
Even
as the court has asked the Delhi Government to submit the list of
measures taken to improve the condition in such homes, a random check of
some of these facilities by Mail Today revealed dismal infrastructure
facilities and a non- existent aftercare plan for juvenile delinquents.
According
to the Delhi Police's Juvenile Justice Unit, there are 27 shelter homes
in the city which include three observation homes and one special home,
Prayas, run by a non-government body.
The
observation home on Magazine Road in Majnu ka Tila looks like an
expansive complex from outside. However, once inside, it's hard to
ignore the peeling paint on the walls, the shabby office of the
superintendent and a heap of dismantled computers and electronics in the
gallery.
"The
home at Majnu Ka Tila and Prayas are still better when it comes to
infrastructure facilities. Sewa Kutir does not even have beds," said an
advocate.
However, experts said besides dismal infrastructure facilities, the juvenile homes are plagued by graver governance issues.
"There
are no welfare officers at any of the homes. As per the law, there
needs to be one officer for every 25 children. Most of these welfare
officials are employed on contract basis and are hardly paid," said an
official of the department of social welfare.
Also, there are no effective aftercare programmes in existence.
All
juveniles found to be in conflict with law by the JJ Board have their
respective "individual care plan" detailed in the order.
"However,
in the absence of adequate training and sensitisation among
implementation authorities, the plan has only limited significance,"
said former top cop Amod Kanth, who runs Prayas.
Therefore it is a kind request please take appropriate action at earliest.
Thanking you
Sincerely yours
Lenin Raghuvanshi
Secretary General
Mobile no. 09935599333
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