PRISM received approval from the Social Defence Department to train all the staff members at the Observation Home for Boys in Chennai and Madurai, and the Place of Safety in Vellore. The primary objective of this initiative was to acquaint the staff with the PATTAM program and inculcate the necessary focus for the reformation, rehabilitation, and reintegration of the boys. This training is designed to motivate the staff to create a positive and conducive environment for these troubled youngsters. The training was conducted as follows: 14th September 2023 at Observation Home, Kellys, Chennai 5th October 2023 at Observation Home, Madurai 6th October 2023 at Place of Safety, Vellore The inauguration and certificate distribution for the participants were attended by key stakeholders, including Ms. Lakshmi, the JJ Board Magistrate for Chennai, and Mr. Raj Kumar JJ Member, and Mr. Sanju, DCPO of Vellore. Mr. Ravi Kumar Paul presided over the training sessions in both Chennai and Vellore. 79 Staff from these three places received training on the topic of “Aspects of Reformation and its Implementation.” A team of experts from PRISM served as trainers and provided training to the staff, covering the concept of reformation and the development of essential workplace skills. Many expressed the desire to have similar training sessions held quarterly or once every six months to enhance their skills and knowledge in their respective fields. They also shared that their understanding of juvenile and adolescent rehabilitation had significantly improved after attending this training. Senior Trainer Emmanuel Angelo at OH, Kellys Certificate distribution at POS Special Guest Mr. Sanju – District Child Protection Officer Participants at Place of Safety, Vellore Ms. Uma Mageshwari, Superintendent – Vellore – Topic Aspects of Reformation. Lawrance, PRISM Trainer Special Address from Ravi Kumar Paul at POS Vellore Senior Trainer, Emmanuel Angelo at Place of Safety, Vellore OH Kellys Staff Ms. Mohanapriya, Psychologist – Topic Juvenile Psychology – Madurai OH Mrs. Lakshmi, Principal Magistrate JJ Board, Kellys during Inauguration of Staff Training Mr. Nirmal, PRISM Trainer at OH, Madurai OH Madurai Staff Dr. Beulah – OH Kellys Training Special Address by Ravi Kumar Paul at OH, Kellys Place of Safety – Group Discussion OH Kellys Staff during Group work presentation

The District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) provides free and competent legal aid in the form of counseling and legal advice, as well as free legal services for cases presented in court. DLSA Advocates can be approached for assistance with any case, and their services are available to everyone. DLSA legal services are provided at no cost and aim to ensure justice for all. The Advocates assist prisoners by contacting their families and following up on their cases. Prisoners can seek help from various legal services and authorities within the prison, including the Welfare Officer, Psychologist, and Jailor, to assert their rights and receive support when needed. Legal aid services provided by DLSA Advocates are available in the prison every day.  The awareness program, organized by PRISM, was conducted on 26-09-2023 at the Trichy Prison.  The program served to clarify prisoners’ doubts about their cases and also collect contact information for the families of a few prisoners to provide them with assistance. These sorts of awareness campaigns are conducted for the welfare of the prisoners to utilize, to the maximum, the provisions under our judiciary system.