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(mis)Identifying Traffickers as per Indian railways
A public awareness poster on human trafficking that is often used by the Indian Railways, and has been in use for at least two years now, has steered us to discuss the issue of identification of traffickers and victims, and the politics of the image.
Demystifying the Yale Study on Extended Closure of RLAs in India to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19
While the world was battling COVID-19 and finding ways out of the pandemic, a study was released by Yale University, Connecticut, and Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts that linked the spread of COVID-19 to the Red Light areas. Many news outlets and media houses published this study, and the critique on it was quite limited. After a careful examination of the study, we share our reflection on the Study, it’s content, and recommendations based on our work spanning over three decades in the RLAs of Mumbai and Navi Mumbai.
Covid Stories: Uncertainty in Rehabilitation and Disruption in Care Plans
Consistently working with her parents and younger siblings was extremely important in order to create a safety net for Prachi’s restoration. However, the COVID-19 situation has pushed the family further below the social ladder, without sustainable support from any front. The vulnerabilities have especially increased for Prachi’s younger sister Asha.
Covid Stories: A Difficult Restoration
The pandemic had lead to the suspension of many due processes for children in need of care and protection. When Priya’s brother passed away during the pandemic, she had to be restored urgently to her family, making it a very challenging situation for the family, the child and also the social worker.
Children’s Homes and COVID-19: Part 2 – Healthcare Challenges
As discussed in part one of this blog, child care institutions are facing many challenges during the current pandemic. In this post, we would be focusing on the health-related challenges emanating due to COVID-19, with the most prominent one being the lack of a contingency plan.
Covid Stories: When Accessing Public Toilets becomes a Struggle
Social casework adapts to context and time. The current COVID-19 crisis has led to a change in the conventional methods of practicing social casework as field visits are not possible. This case helps understand the functioning of remote casework through coordination and communication with the child, family, and stakeholders.
One day In Prerana: Working in the Red Light Area amidst the pandemic
A social worker from our Night Care Center shares what his day looks like through the pandemic. Reehan Mirza shares his experiences, excerpts of conversations, fears, and struggles of the community.
Covid Stories: Adapting Social casework to the COVID-19 Crisis
Social casework adapts to context and time. The current COVID-19 crisis has led to a change in the conventional methods of practicing social casework as field visits are not possible. This case helps understand the functioning of remote casework through coordination and communication with the child, family, and stakeholders.
Digital Table #2 : Discussing AHT efforts at Source and Destination Areas amid COVID-19
In continuation of our efforts of bringing various organizations together to network and collaborate for better coordination in the anti-human trafficking sector, Prerana and The Movement held the second edition of the digital roundtable on COVID19 on 7th July 2020. Read more to know the key takeaways from the discussion.