Mapping the Vulnerabilities of Women Trafficked for Commercial Sexual Exploitation
Trafficking for Commercial Sexual Exploitation (CSE) often involves several vulnerabilities that make victims susceptible to exploitation. It is crucial to explore these vulnerabilities to provide more realistic and evidence-based reasons for why women become entrapped in situations of CSE.
The present study assesses a primary dataset of Victim Inquiries conducted by the Vipla Foundation team based on orders issued u/s. 17(2) ITPA by the Special ITPA Court in Mumbai from 2019 to 2022. The overall report is based on the responses received from 163 victims during the inquiry process.
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‘Manodhariya Scheme Handbook’ for stakeholders to assist the victims of sexual abuse access compensation under the scheme.
The Manodhariya Scheme devised by the government of Maharashtra and implemented through the government resolution of 30th December 2017 is designed to provide financial assistance to victims of rape, POCSO and acid attack to help them rebuild their lives. The handbook provides comprehensive information about the scheme, listing in detail the quantum of compensation that can be claimed, procedure for claiming the compensation and also the roles and responsibilities of other stakeholders in facilitating the compensation under the scheme.
The book breaks down the Scheme’s components using simple and user-friendly language and includes a section on “Frequently Asked Questions” to help clarify situations that arise on the ground and ways to address them. The book has been conceptualised by Vipla Foundation in collaboration with the Alliance Against Centres of Trafficking (ACT), a coalition of five NGOs (Vipla Foundation, Pratham, Prakruthi, Yuva Rural Association and Freedom Firm) that work towards preventing human trafficking; crimes against women & children; their rehabilitation, upliftment and empowerment.
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Intervention Case Stories
‘COLLECTIVE ACTION’ is the way forward to address trafficking for commercial sexual exploitation (CSE). Vipla Foundation recognises this and has built convergence with different stakeholders from the Department of Women and Child Development, Government of Maharashtra, (DWCD), District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Child Welfare Committees (CWCs) NGOs etc to support victims in the justice processes in Maharashtra. This booklet is the compilation of success stories achieved as a result of collective effort.
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Research Report
Through an on-field and interview based data collection research, Vipla Foundation spoke to over 150 children and their mothers in Mumbai, Maharashtra, to understand the implications.
Read our summary and detailed report of Stressed Out Children During The Pandemic-led Lockdown to understand the serve consequences and identify solutions
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Executive Summary
In India, several women give up the idea of a career or end up quitting their jobs after having children. Vipla Foundation conducted a study to assess the aspirations of women with regard to career and skill development. Findings show that women currently have desires to be in paid employment largely due to their adverse financial conditions. The study emphasised that survey respondents feel that childcare, family responsibilities are hindering their re-entry into the workforce.
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The current status of the pandemic across the country show that the virus is not really close to a point where the guards can come off and people can collectively breathe a sigh of relief to go back to what was considered normal. Several states that had gone into Unlock are revisiting the idea and it is prudent to say that this situation will continue at least for the next few months. What does this mean for the urban poor? How did they manage during the last three months and what are their basic requirements and anxiety drivers? How do state governments and civil society organizations address the huge ask of basic needs of those on the margins? How much is enough?
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Rehabilitation of Minor CSE Victims at Alternate Care Protective Homes
A Research article delving into the effectiveness of intervention at the Alternative Care Protection Homes for Commercial Sexual Exploitation(CSE) minors.
Rehabilitation of Minor CSE Victims at Alternate Care Protective Homes published in Udayan Care and SAGE Publications India Pvt Ltd, 2021, takes into account numerous cases of minors who showed positive outcomes that suggest alternative care for victims of CSE can be a noteworthy option, when supported adequately with trauma counselling and rehabilitation plans.
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The document presents key findings of a baseline study conducted by Save The Children India, in the Solapur, Kolhapur, Ahmednagar, Aurangabad, and Nashik districts of Maharashtra to understand trends in prosecution of cases registered under the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act 1956 (ITPA). The study was undertaken as part of a project supported by the Global Fund to End Modern Slavery (GFEMS). The Project focussed on assisting the prosecution by extending case-based free legal aid to victim through DLSA and systems strengthening – Anti Human Trafficking Initiatives Vertical, STCI
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Gammat Jammat (Part II) is a series of daily learning activities that children can do independently and with the help of their parents at home.
It helps children explore Language, Math, and the Environment in fun-filled ways. This series also provides family members an easy way to effectively engage with their child’s learning even in the times affected by Covid-19 when children are not going to school.
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Mapping the Service Journey of Children with Hearing Impairment from Initiation to Successful Integration into Mainstream Schools
A Research Study
on Dhvani Early Intervention Program of Save The Children India
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The NCPCR Directive to Restore CNCP in CCIS to Families
Save The Children India | October, 2020
Anti Human Trafficking Initiatives, PP1
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Gammat Jammat is a series of daily learning activities that children can do independently and with the help of their parents at home. It helps children explore Language, Math, and the Environment in fun-filled ways. This series also provides family members an easy way to effectively engage with their child’s learning even in the times affected by Covid-19 when children are not going to school.
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