POSH & POCSO Awareness Session for Teachers-Promoting a Safe, Informed, and Respectful School Culture

To further strengthen awareness and uphold a safe, respectful, and inclusive work environment, Swami Vivekanand Integration English School, Latur, organized a dedicated POSH (Prevention of Sexual Harassment) and POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) awareness session exclusively for teaching staff.

The session was led by Ms. Reshamm Bamb, Director of Shy Foundation—a highly respected POSH & POCSO trainer, social activist, and awareness promoter. Using a structured and informative PowerPoint presentation, she provided a detailed and insightful session focusing on legal rights, responsibilities, and proactive prevention strategies relevant to the school setting.

Key Highlights of the Session:

POCSO Segment:

• Overview of the POCSO Act, 2012

• Key updates under the POCSO Amendment Bill, 2019

• Legal obligations and responsibilities of educators

• Role of teachers in child protection and early intervention

POSH Segment:

• Introduction to the POSH Act and its importance

• Identifying and understanding sexual harassment in the workplace

• Procedures for filing complaints and redressal mechanisms

• Concepts of interim relief and protection of complainants

• Policy discussion on faculty-student relationships within institutional boundaries

The session emphasized the role of teachers not only as educators but also as protectors and role models, who are instrumental in building a culture of trust, respect, and safety within the school community.

Dignitaries in Attendance:

• Mr. Vikas Labade Sir – Administrative Coordinator

• Mrs. Varsha Labade Ma’am – Principal

Their presence underscored the school leadership’s strong commitment to promoting legal awareness and accountability among staff.

The session saw full attendance and active participation from all teaching staff, whose engagement reflected their dedication to student welfare, professional integrity, and institutional ethics.

This empowering and informative session reinforces SVIES’s ongoing mission to cultivate a safe, vigilant, and respectful educational environment—where every child and educator can thrive.

Because awareness is the foundation of prevention.
Together, we ensure safety with integrity and compassion.