About this episode
In this episode, we speak with Vaidehi Subramani, child rights activist, former Chairperson of the Child Welfare Committee (CWC), and POCSO trainer, about how child abuse cases are handled in India and how the child protection system actually works.Drawing from decades of frontline experience, she explains what happens when a child reports abuse — from the first complaint to the system’s response — and why many cases never reach court. The conversation looks closely at child abuse within families, the role of POCSO law and juvenile justice, and the gaps that continue to put children at risk.The discussion covers: • What happens in the first 24 hours after a child reports abuse • Why most abuse cases involve people the child knows • How Child Welfare Committees and Juvenile Justice Boards function • Why children are often not believed when they speak up • Digital abuse and online exploitation of children • What parents, schools, and institutions need to understand about child safetyThis episode offers a clear, grounded look at child protection, law, and accountability in India, intended for parents, educators, policymakers, and anyone seeking to understand the system beyond headlines.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction to Child Tr*fficking in Delhi00:50 Meet Vaidehi: The Child Rights Warrior02:33 Challenges in Child Protection03:51 Case Study: Afghan Children in Delhi06:11 Understanding Juvenile Justice11:19 Rehabilitation and Reintegration23:28 Factors Leading to Juvenile Crimes26:18 The Role of Family and Society32:00 Exploring the Impact of Violent Upbringings32:52 Digital Fasting Experiment33:54 Impact of Digital Deprivation on Children36:38 Parenting Styles and Challenges39:51 Child Tr*fficking and Exploitation52:00 Digital Abuse and Its Consequences59:49 Emotional Reflections and Conclusion⸻Guest: Vaidehi SubramaniChild Rights Activist | Former CWC Chairperson | POCSO TrainerHost: Gaurav AroraFounder, xMonks🔗 Connect with us:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gauravaroragrvInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/inspirewithgrvSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7vdhTjZlhltIt4e9YiBgMF?si=92853a15e3584866Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/the-xmonks-drive/id1549886334Website: https://xmonks.com
