Child Protection

Every child has the right to grow up safe, respected, and free from harm. At Latika, child protection underpins every action we take, every service we offer, and every relationship we build. For disabled children, safety often begins with access to their entitlements – birth certificates, disability IDs, school admissions, insurance concessions, pensions, and assistive devices. We help families cut through red tape so children can claim the rights and services that protect their future.

Caring for Physical, Mental, and Emotional Well-being

Protecting children begins with caring for physical, mental and emotional health. We do this in the following ways:

Protecting Every Child, Without Exception

We have zero tolerance for violence, whether physical, emotional, or sexual, and have strict safeguards to protect children against it. These include:

Clear policies on child protection shared with staff, parents, and partner organizations
Mandatory training for staff on child rights, body safety, POCSO laws, and positive discipline
Incident reporting systems with confidential documentation and follow-ups
Regular reviews so lessons are learned and gaps are closed quickly

We’ve worked with experts at leading organizations, such as NIMHANS to institutionalize a culture of safety through a variety of measures. These include:

Cameras and security at all entrances
Codes of conduct for staff, helpers, and volunteers
Body safety education in the curriculum for all age groups
Life skills and social-emotional learning to help children speak up, set boundaries, and build confidence

A safe childhood shouldn’t depend on geography or privilege. We share our child protection policy with individuals, schools, NGOs, government forums and networks across India, so that they too can recognize, prevent, and respond to abuse, especially when the children involved may not have the words to speak up.

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