How To Conduct 3.2

3.2: Session Guidance: Who Responds to What?– Institutional Roles in Practice

Methodology and Learning Process

This session should be delivered through guided visual scenarios and trainer-led explanation. The aim is to help participants quickly recognise which department or institution must be involved in different child-related situations.

Step 1: Opening Orientation – Framing the Session

Trainer Action

State clearly: “In many child-related cases, police action is correct, but the response fails because of lack of understanding or it is too late.”

Then add:

“This session helps you quickly identify who else must be involved in different situations.”

Step 2: Explaining the Mapping Logic

Trainer Action

Explain briefly: “For each situation, we will answer one question: Which department or institution must be involved, in addition to police?”

Clarify:

• Police may remain involved throughout.
• More than one institution may apply.

Step 3: Scenario-Based Visual Mapping 

Trainer Action (Projector Required)

• Show one scenario per slide.
• For each scenario, read the situation aloud.
• Ask the participants: “Which department or institution must be involved?”
• Allow 1–2 responses only.
• Confirm and clarify.

Suggested Scenario Set (Examples)

Scenario 1: Child in Conflict with the Law
A 15-year-old is arrested for theft.

✔ Police
✔ Juvenile Justice system (Juvenile Court)
✔ Probation & Parole Department

Scenario 2: Child Victim of Sexual Assault
A child reports sexual abuse.

✔ Police
✔ Health Department (MLU / hospital)
✔ Sindh Child Protection Authority
✔ Welfare services

Scenario 3: Child in Serious Health Condition
Police find a child injured and unwell.

✔ Police
✔ Health Department (emergency care)
✔ Sindh Child Protection Authority / Social Welfare

Scenario 4: Child Labour Case
A child is found working in a factory at night time.

✔ Police (support and coordination)
✔ Labour & Human Resources Department
✔ District Administration
✔ Sindh Child Protection Authority

Scenario 5: Child Found Begging
A child is found begging on the street.

✔ Police
✔ Sindh Child Protection Authority
✔ Social Welfare / Shelter services

Scenario 6: Missing Child Report
Parents report a missing child.

✔ Police
✔ ZAARA
✔ Sindh Child Protection Authority (if at risk)

Scenario 7: Child Facing Forced Marriage or Conversion
A minor girl is at risk of forced marriage.

✔ Police
✔ Sindh Child Protection Authority
✔ Women Development / Social Welfare

Step 4: Clarifying Overlapping Roles 

Trainer Input

Explain clearly:

• Some situations involve multiple roles: law enforcement, protection, health, and welfare.
• Police may handle: protection and investigation at the same time.

Step 5: Key Coordination Principles 

Summarise:

• Identify the situation first.
• Ensure child safety.
• Involve the correct institution early. Document coordination.
• Professional policing means working together.