Badlaav Foundation operates a formal Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy. This page summarises our commitment and tells you how to report a concern.
Badlaav Foundation works inside government Child Care Institutions in Dehradun where children are in the care of the state. We take that context seriously. The children we work with are among the most vulnerable in the system. Our presence in their lives is a privilege that comes with an uncompromising obligation: to do no harm, to prevent harm wherever we can, and to act immediately when harm occurs.
We operate a formal Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy that applies to every person who comes into contact with children through our work. This includes all Badlaav staff, volunteers, interns, visitors, photographers, and partner organisation representatives. No exceptions.
If you have a concern about the safety of a child in connection with Badlaav Foundation's work, report it immediately. You do not need to be certain. If something does not feel right, tell us.
Available by phone or email. Reports can be verbal, written, or recorded. All reports are acknowledged within 24 hours and recorded in a confidential incident register.
You can also report directly to these authorities. You do not need to go through Badlaav to do so.
Childline India — 24x7 toll-free helpline for children in distress
Child Welfare Committee, Dehradun — District authority under the Juvenile Justice Act 2015
Contact through the District Child Protection Unit (DCPU), Dehradun
Police — Under POCSO Act 2012, any person with knowledge of sexual abuse of a child is legally required to report to the police within 24 hours.
Our complete Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy is available on request. It covers definitions, types of abuse, code of conduct, step-by-step reporting and response procedures, training requirements, and all annexures including consent forms and incident reporting templates.
To request a copy, write to info@badlaavfoundation.in.
This policy is developed in alignment with Indian law. The two primary Acts governing child protection in India are:
