ATC Release : Falling through the Cracks in the System

Prerana’s Sentinel team works with minor victims rescued from commercial sexual exploitation and trafficking. The team works with children through referrals from the Child Welfare Committees in the districts of Mumbai-Suburban and Thane. The team also works with child care institutions to assist in the rehabilitation of the victims after their rescue.  Based on the team’s field experiences, this case highlights the challenges of working with children struggling with severe mental health issues and sensitization of caregivers and families to mental health concerns. Read here