Cops to take ‘good touch, bad touch’ campaign online
TNN | Oct 25, 2018, 04:00 ISTVadodara: Encouraged with the response to their the ‘good touch, bad touch’ campaign, the city police have decided to go online and upload educative videos on the social media.
Deputy commissioner of police Saroj Kumari, who is heading the campaign, said that they aim to to reach out to maximum children and parents.
“Most people including children use some or other social media these days. By going online, we will be able to reach out to a large audience. This campaign is more about preventing crimes like molestation and saving the parents and children from trauma,” Kumari told TOI.
The police department had launched this campaign called ‘Samajh Sparsh Ni (Understanding The Touch)’ in July after the ‘Metoo’ campaign triggered a storm on Twitter.
A special team of 11 female cops led by Kumari began visiting the schools and educating children about good touch and bad touch. “The children are also being encouraged to speak up and confide about such incidents with their parents or teachers,” Kumari said. Police have also tied up with the psychology department of MS University to counsel children who have faced sexual harassment.
“We want to take this campaign across the state so that the awareness about molestation of children and how to prevent it increases,” Kumari added.
Deputy commissioner of police Saroj Kumari, who is heading the campaign, said that they aim to to reach out to maximum children and parents.
“Most people including children use some or other social media these days. By going online, we will be able to reach out to a large audience. This campaign is more about preventing crimes like molestation and saving the parents and children from trauma,” Kumari told TOI.
The police department had launched this campaign called ‘Samajh Sparsh Ni (Understanding The Touch)’ in July after the ‘Metoo’ campaign triggered a storm on Twitter.
A special team of 11 female cops led by Kumari began visiting the schools and educating children about good touch and bad touch. “The children are also being encouraged to speak up and confide about such incidents with their parents or teachers,” Kumari said. Police have also tied up with the psychology department of MS University to counsel children who have faced sexual harassment.
“We want to take this campaign across the state so that the awareness about molestation of children and how to prevent it increases,” Kumari added.
FROM AROUND THE WEB
more from times of india Cities
LATEST VIDEOS
City
Speed boat carrying Maharashtra chief secretary capsizes off Mumbai coast03:50- Amritsar train accident: Event organiser denies responsibility01:38
- Smriti Irani re-ignites Sabarimala debate, snubs feminists; makes 'blood-soaked napkin' jibe02:18
- Rajasthan: Girl allegedly raped inside govt college in Nagaur01:28
- Delhi HC asks CBI to maintain status quo in Rakesh Asthana case01:45
- Dussehra turns tragic for couple, as woman dies in road accident00:45
- Gujarat: Catch glimpse of world’s tallest statue ‘The Statue of Unity’01:52
- Amritsar train tragedy: Man who played Ravana dies trying to save lives00:40
- Amritsar Dussehra mishap: Organisers played down safety, negligence caught on camera03:03
- Shocking footage: Amritsar train mishap that killed over 6002:39
All Comments ()+^ Back to Top
Refrain from posting comments that are obscene, defamatory or inflammatory, and do not indulge in personal attacks, name calling or inciting hatred against any community. Help us delete comments that do not follow these guidelines by marking them offensive. Let's work together to keep the conversation civil.
HIDE