POSH & POCSO Awareness Session for Teachers-Promoting a Safe, Informed, and Respectful School Culture
10-07-2025
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.