Rules for checking the personal lockers of Children in Need of Care and Protection (CNCP)

Every Child in Need of Care and Protection (CNCP) residing at a Child Care Institution (CCI) is given a personal locker. The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 expects every CCI to undertake appropriate measures to ensure the safety and security of every child living in such institutions.

In compliance with The Model Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children), Rules, 2016, CCIs should have the policy of checking children’s lockers once every three months. This document covers the rules mentioned.

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