Probation literacy webinar

Probation Literacy Campaign is aimed at creating awareness about Probation services of the Social Justice Department among Law students and Social Work students in Kerala. This programme is in association with District Probation Office Thiruvananthapuram, Loyola College of Social Sciences, Kerala Association of Professional Social Workers (KAPS) and Law and Justice Research Foundation (LJRF) Thiruvananthapuram Chapter . The webinar on 13th October 2021 is particularly for law and social work students studying in Trivandrum district.

THEME: PROBATION IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM

Probation is an alternative to imprisonment, and is considered the most viable sentencing Option for juveniles, young offenders, first time and petty offenders and even repeat offenders. So following certain psycho- social aspects and certain persisted disorders, especially of young offenders or juveniles should be handled with care; because their life can be spoiled by another small mistake through provocation. So through the binding strength of probation support team,probation officers, officials of social justice department, other personalities; through Nervazhi project and Jeevanam programme including various other activities conducting at each districts, promoting ways to reform the offender by means of proper consultation and medical care, conditions of good conduct and supervision, Reformation, Restoration and re – socialisation in line with the reform of the penal system; with great support from Government and various arenas and making events to implement the same by respecting Constitution of India and Natural and restorative Justice.

Restorative Justice is a new movement in the field of Victimology and Criminology. They become Central to the criminal justice process; involving all parties- often in face- to- face meetings is a powerful way of addressing not only the material and physical injuries caused by crime, but the social, psychological and relational injuries as well. It emphasizes repairing the harm caused by criminal behaviour. This can lead to transformation of people, relationships and communities; It also focused to reduce future harm through Crime prevention. It seeks redress for victims by way of recompense by offenders and reintegration of both within the community. The Restorative Justice can be often treated as an extension of Probation Service. Government and Community play significant role here; So, the system requires a cooperative effort by communities and the government.


Time: 3pm – 5 pm

E-Certificates shall be issued only to the registered participants who attend the entire session without fail

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