India’s child protection systems have oscillated between benevolent welfare and post-violation enforcement; neither is equipped to prevent harm. Odisha is pioneering a third pathway: a preventive, ...

In April 2025, councils and their partners started rolling out reforms to children's social care, which have subsequently faced significant criticism from social work experts. We look at what they ...

Early Legal Representation: A Prevention Strategy for Child Protection Early legal involvement in child protection cases helps families understand their rights, follow proper procedures, and prevent ...