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Sexual Harassment Committee

POCSO Committee

St. Xavier’s World School has constituted a POCSO Committee in compliance with the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012 and the guidelines issued by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). The school is committed to ensuring a safe, secure, and child-friendly environment for all students.

The committee functions to prevent, report, and redress any form of sexual abuse, exploitation, or harassment of children and follows a zero-tolerance policy towards child abuse.

POCSO Committee

POCSO Committee

Objectives

  • Safeguard rights, dignity, and safety of children
  • Prevent sexual offences against students
  • Awareness about child protection and safety
  • Ensure timely reporting and redressal
  • Comply with statutory & CBSE norms

Composition

  • School Head / Principal
  • Senior teachers (including at least one female member)
  • School Counsellor (where available)
  • Child protection staff member
  • External support link (helpline/authority)

Scope & Applicability

  • All students
  • School premises & activities
  • Online/offline interactions related to school
  • Staff, visitors, vendors, service providers

Awareness & Sensitisation

  • Child safety awareness programmes
  • Orientation sessions for staff & teachers
  • Age-appropriate student awareness sessions
  • Training on identifying & reporting abuse

Complaint & Reporting

  • Immediate reporting of any case or suspicion
  • Follow mandatory reporting as per POCSO Act
  • Complaints handled sensitively and confidentially
  • Prioritise best interest of the child
  • Support systems activated without delay

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Creating awareness on child safety
  • Receiving and reporting complaints
  • Ensuring mandatory reporting to authorities
  • Providing emotional support and counselling
  • Maintaining confidentiality & child-friendly procedures
  • Coordinating with parents and child protection agencies
  • Maintaining records for CBSE inspection

POCSO Committee Members – 2025–26

S. No. Name Designation
1 Dr. Rohit Mehra Principal
2 Ms Ritu Singh Vice Principal
3 Ms Shivani Dhiyani Female Counselor
4 Mr Vimal Coordinator
5 Ms Deepa Tomar TGT