27-28 April and 21-22 June 2025.
The two days workshops were designed for intermediate to advance level. Begner level was organised in February last year. It focused on the legal frameworks pertaining to child protection, including the Juvenile Justice Act and the POCSO Act. The training also covered practical skills related to identifying CICL and Children in Need of Care and Protection (CNCP), the role of PLVs in the legal aid system, and strengthening the functioning of local Child Protection Committees. The curriculum covered relevant legal frameworks such as the Juvenile Justice Act, the POCSO Act, the DK Basu Guidelines, and practical tools like fact sheets, FIR documentation, legal rescue protocols, and community mediation. Interactive exercises, role-plays, video screenings, and group discussions enhanced learning outcomes.. The workshop, led by Advocate Shashi Sharma of the Patna High Court, A total of 30 PLVs participated—18 women and 12 men—with strong representation from marginalized communities: 9 from OBCs, 7 from EBCs, 7 from Scheduled Castes, 5 from Scheduled Tribes, and 2 from the general category. The high participation of women from disadvantaged groups was particularly encouraging, reflecting growing inclusivity in grassroots legal efforts. Their diverse backgrounds and lived experience lend critical community perspective to the legal aid process