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THERAPEUTIC
SERVICES
AT JANANEETHI
A. CUSTODIAL VIOLENCE:
Common features of the victims are:
unorganized, illiterate, innocent, economically poor,
socially backward, unaware of his/her legal rights or
constitutional privileges, unable to take steps due to
ignorance and financial constraints and unwilling to put
up complaints due to fear of assailants/further
consequences.
The perpetrators are:
Organized, militant, politically strong and influential, can
manipulate / frustrate judicial proceedings,
justified/supported by law enforcement
agencies/officers.
Steps followed at Jananeethi:
a) Being with the victims and their families
Visit the victim and the family – medical care – media attention – emotional and
social support – involve the civil society, action committee to be formed.
b) Empowerment through clinical legal education
Awareness generation on human rights - rights violated and remedies available -
discuss the merits and demerits of the case - steps to be taken - national and
international laws implicated - State’s liability – legal aid & assistance.