THE JHARKHAND STORY NETWORK
Jamshedpur, Nov 23: In a proactive move towards ensuring the safety and well-being of the youth, the Rotary Club of Jamshedpur Midtown conducted the first workshop in a series on “Good Touch Bad Touch: Understanding the Physical, Mental, Emotional and Spiritual Aspects.” The workshop, a crucial step in fostering awareness and protection, was held at a Support Education Centre (SEC) run by Adarsh Seva Sansthan (ASES) in Bagunhatu.
The session, led by Preeti Saini, a consultant psychologist, motivational speaker and author, targeted students from classes 5 to 8. The workshop aimed to equip students with the knowledge and tools to understand and address situations involving personal safety.
The interactive session was designed to engage the students actively, incorporating various activities to make the learning process more effective. Saini, leveraging her expertise, guided the students through discussions and exercises that shed light on the different aspects of personal safety, emphasizing the distinction between positive and negative touches.
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One of the key highlights of the workshop was the empowerment activity at the end, where each child demonstrated how to deal with situations and individuals attempting sexual abuse. This hands-on approach ensures that the knowledge gained during the session is not only understood intellectually but is also translated into practical skills that can be applied in real-life scenarios.
The workshop catered specifically to students from a Support Education Centre (SEC) in Bagunhatu, run by ASES. This SEC operates under the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives of TSDPL Company, Jamshedpur. Adarsh Seva Sansthan (ASES), the NGO behind the SEC, is dedicated to promoting child rights among urban slum children.
The programme witnessed the active participation of about 100 students, facilitators, teachers and the project coordinator from ASES. The Rotary Club of Jamshedpur Midtown expressed its commitment to organizing such workshops regularly to empower more youth with essential knowledge on personal safety, fostering a safer and more secure environment for the community.
