Recognising probation as a cornerstone of child rehabilitation was the central message of the first-ever national consultation on ‘Strengthening Probation in the Juvenile Justice System in India,’ held recently at the capital.

Organised jointly by the Resource Cell for Juvenile Justice (RCJJ), a field action project of Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), and the Department of Social Work, University of Delhi, the event brought together key stakeholders from across 20 States and one union territory.