NLUJ Organises 2nd Capacity-Building Workshop under Project CARE in Collaboration with UNICEF Rajasthan

Jodhpur, 31 October 2026: The Legal Aid and Awareness Committee (LAAC), National Law University, Jodhpur, in collaboration with UNICEF Rajasthan, organised the 2nd Capacity-Building Workshop under Project CARE, titled “Strengthening Child Protection Ecosystem.”

The workshop brought together 45 NGO workers, lawyers and para-legal volunteers to strengthen their practical understanding and skills in addressing matters concerning children in conflict with law under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015.

The workshop featured expert-led sessions covering critical aspects of child protection, mental health, cybercrime and access to justice.

The sessions included:

1. Mental Health of Children in JJ Homes and of the People Who Care for Them – The session was conducted by Ms. Roopwati Deora, Former Member, Juvenile Justice Board, who addressed the mental health concerns of children residing in JJ homes and those involved in their care.
2. Cybercrime and Online Exploitation: Forensic Recovery, IPDR Analysis and Chain of Custody – Mr. Dheeraj Verma, DSP, Rajasthan Police Academy, discussed the technical and investigative dimensions of cybercrime and online exploitation, highlighting forensic recovery, IPDR analysis and the importance of maintaining the chain of custody.
3. Free Legal Aid and Access to Justice for Children through NALSA, SLSAs and DLSAs – Adv. Rajendra Soni, Advocate, Rajasthan High Court, Jodhpur, elaborated on the institutional mechanisms for providing free legal aid and ensuring access to justice for children.

The workshop served as a platform for knowledge-sharing and capacity-building among key stakeholders working in the child protection ecosystem, reinforcing the importance of coordinated efforts towards safeguarding children's rights and ensuring access to justice.

Through Project CARE, NLU Jodhpur, in collaboration with UNICEF Rajasthan, continues to contribute towards strengthening child protection mechanisms through legal awareness, professional training and stakeholder engagement.