By Freedom firm (local partner) and Free a Girl | -
With your help, we’ve contributed to numerous investigations and rescues as well as provided much needed aftercare and legal support to victims of forced prostitution so far this year – these actions have significantly improved the lives of several girls.
Sixteen investigation trips were undertaken in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh from January until June. The rescue team received information and tip-offs from operatives and shop owners in the red-light streets, which led them to conduct the investigations. Following the investigations, the team was able to conduct seven successful raids in which twenty-six girls were rescued.
Following the rescues, the aftercare team of social workers ensured that all girls were placed in safe shelter homes, either run by government or non-government organisations. Additionally, the social workers travelled across the country to follow up on girls that have been previously rescued, visiting them in their home villages in various states. An additional twelve girls benefited from counselling, group therapy, life skill classes, and hobby classes throughout the week as part of the aftercare programme.
It was found that there are several districts in Madhya Pradesh that are alarmingly still practising child prostitution and therefore the rescue team will be focusing on these areas for the remaining year.
We are grateful for your help in this project, which allows us to address this crime and assist the girls with the support that they need to rebuild their lives!
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