Children in conflict with law during the pendency of any inquiry/ trial are being placed in four observation homes established by the State Govt. with the orders of Juvenile Justice Board/Children Courts.
There are four Observations Homes established in the following districts:-
1. Hoshiarpur (Boys)
2. Ludhiana (Boys)
3. Faridkot (Boys)
4. Jalandhar (Girls)
Benefits
1. To provide protection to children who are in conflict with law.
2. Free legal assistance.
3. Free medical and educational services.
Eligibility
The Children in conflict with law can be placed in these homes.
Documents
No document is required
Whom to contact
• District Programme Officer
• District Child Protection Officer.
• Juvenile Justice Board
Helpline No. 1098
Grievances Redressal:
• District Programme Officer
• District Child Protection Officer
• Juvenile Justice Board
• Concerned Deputy Commissioner
• Head Office, Helpline (0172-2608746)
dsswcd@punjab.gov.in
icpspunjab@gmail.com
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List of Observation Homes |
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S.no |
Name of District |
S.no |
Name of Homes |
Address |
Age Group |
Capacity |
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1 |
Jalandhar |
1 |
Observation Home Jalandhar (For Girls) |
Gandhi Vanita Ashram, Karpurthala chowk, Jalandhar. |
7-18 Years |
25 |
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2 |
Hoshiarpur |
2 |
Observation Home Hoshiarpur (For Boys) |
Ram colony Camp, Chandigarh Road, Hoshiarpur |
7-18 Years |
50 |
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3 |
Faridkot |
3 |
Observation Home Faridkot (For Boys) |
Sadik Road, Near old Central Jail, Faridkot |
7-18 Years |
50 |
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4 |
Ludhiana |
4 |
Observation Home Ludhiana (For Boys) |
Social welfare Complex, Near Gill canal, Shimla puri Ludhiana |
7-18 Years |
100 |
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Total |
225 |
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