GHSC-10 Organises Workshop on Awareness and Prevention of Sexual AbuseĀ
Date: 25 November, 2024
Government Home Science College, Chandigarh in collaboration with Bachpan Save the Innocence, NGO conducted a workshop on "Awareness and Prevention of Sexual Abuse" on, November 25, 2024 at Chaitanya Laboratory Nursery School, attached with Department of Human Development, Chandigarh. The workshop aimed to educate and empower tiny tots of Pre-nursery, Nursery and Balvatika Class with knowledge about identifying and preventive measures against sexual abuse. The session was designed in an age-appropriate and engaging manner to educate children about personal safety, setting boundaries, and understanding the concept of “safe” and “unsafe” touch.Through interactive activities, storytelling, and role-playing, the facilitators equipped tiny tots with the confidence to identify uncomfortable situations and encouraged them to communicate openly with trusted adults. Approximately 65 tiny tots along with their teachers participated in the workshop. Principal of the college, Prof. Sudha Katyal, highlighted that awareness is the foundation of prevention. She stated that the college is dedicated to empowering its stakeholders with the knowledge and resources needed to address and prevent abuse, fostering a safer and more inclusive society. Prof. Katyal also reaffirmed the institution's commitment to organizing similar initiatives in the future to enhance awareness and promote a strong sense of social responsibility among its community members.