A Study On Child Trafficking Cases, Child Care And Rehabilitation Mechanisms: Focus On Bangalore
- IJLLR Journal
- Jun 22
- 1 min read
Adv. Dr. Vidya Selvamony, Faculty, CMR University, SOLS, Bengaluru
Vudatha Ravi Rohith, LL.M., CMR University, SOLS, Bengaluru
ABSTRACT
Child trafficking remains a grave human rights violation and a persistent challenge in India, with metropolitan regions like Bangalore emerging as both source and transit hubs due to rapid urbanization, socioeconomic disparity, and porous law enforcement mechanisms. This empirical study investigates the patterns, causes, and consequences of child trafficking in Bangalore, with a specific focus on the existing child care and rehabilitation frameworks. Drawing from field interviews with social workers, child welfare officers, police personnel, and survivors, the research reveals systemic gaps in detection, inter-agency coordination, and post-rescue care. Through qualitative and quantitative data gathered from official crime statistics, shelter homes, and non-governmental organizations, the study evaluates the efficacy of institutional interventions such as the Child Welfare Committees (CWCs), the Integrated Child Protection Scheme (ICPS), and juvenile rehabilitation centers. It further scrutinizes the challenges posed by underreporting, procedural delays, and resource constraints in implementing the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015. The study advocates for a child-centric, trauma-informed approach that integrates community vigilance, legal reform, and psychosocial rehabilitation. This paper ultimately underscores the necessity of state accountability, participatory policy-making, and cross-sectoral cooperation in dismantling trafficking networks and restoring the rights and dignity of affected children in Bangalore.
