Child Related Case Study

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February 24 2024

SATRUDHAN’S STORY, SIMDEGA

SATRUDHAN’S Story

(Changed Name,Child is not pictured)

My life took a turn on November 21, 2023, during the Raid Rescue Campaign conducted by the CKN (Chotanagpur Kalyan Niketan) at the Market Complex in the Simdega district. That day, I was found working at butcher shop, caught up in the trap of child trafficking.

I satrudhan, 13 year old boy, I am 13 years old, studied up to 05 standard hailing from Anwarabahar village, Thetheitanagar block, of Simdega district.

My father is an alcohol addict who physically abuses my mother due to financial crises. I have four younger siblings, and sometimes, my father even beats us. For the sake of money, my mother works as a domestic worker in people’s houses, trying to gather funds for our studies. Unfortunately, my father spends every penny on his gambling and drinking habits.

One day, a relative’s uncle, whom I call “chaha,” told me he would take me to an urban area. He then took me to a butcher shop, where I worked from December 2022. I used to peel and chop 400kg of chicken daily, but they never paid me. If I asked for money, they would hit me until I was unconscious for many hours. This way, I became a survivor of child labour. One day one “bada admi” came to shop he saw me , he asked my owner for taking me along with him, in return he will pay to my father , my father agreed with my chacha on that, though my mother was unknown from this matter.

Then, on 21.11.2023 I was found at the butcher centre, CKN madam, DCPU madam and police uncles gave me biscuits, I was happy, they took me to (CWC) child welfare committee, where I spoke about the challenges ,initially I was paid only ₹200 monthly, and at times I didn’t received any payment at all. They confirmed that I was safe, but my journey had been marred by familial disputes and economic hardships, forced me into labour at a young age.
These circumstances led to the decision to send me to a childcare unit for provisions of food, shelter, and education. This intervention not only saved me from the clutches of child labour and child trafficking, but also initiated legal actions against those people. I am grateful for the Raid – rescue team and the efforts of those who rescued me, as it has given me a chance at a better life.

February 24 2024

Kalawati Story

I was wandering in forest for wood near her village, when she was attached by her 30-year-old male, neighbour from her own hamlet. He covered my mouth, sexually assaulted me, captured my video and left me helpless.

Kalawati , 10 year old girl, studied up to 10^th standard. From last few year she was being stalked by a 30-year-old male, once he found her alone at home, he entered secretly at her home and sexually abused her, then he always threatens her and call her at his home for physical relation. In fear child was unable to convey about this matter to her family members, child shared about this to her friend, she said “ Kisi ko bologi to badnami hoga” .

Gradually, she had stomach-ache, weakness and vomiting, One day she came home at late night and started shouting in a pain, then her parents took her to NHM Simdega , where, she gave birth to a boy- child, this information shared to CKN (Chotanagpur Kalyan Niketan) through nurse.

Later, we contacted to civil surgeon and started our intervention, we lodge FIR in police station, but family members denied to shared details, after many attempts and family support they shared the situations.

After incidents Kalawati experienced trauma and depression, she frequently had low mood, poor sleep and appetite, decreased socialization. Later on, after rapport established with Kalawati and family agreed for legal process, Although we provided them psycho-social support and therapy sessions .

Hence, accused got arrested , Kalawati got re-enrolled and continuing her studies, her child provided care and shelter also linked with sponsorship scheme.

February 24 2024

Anita Story

I am Anita , Currently I am studying in the 8th standard.

Due to financial constraints and vulnerable circumstances, my father engages in activities like preparing Hadiya and woodcutting to meet our instrumental and basic needs. He completed his education up to the 5th class, while my mother never attended school.

Despite the economic challenges, we face stigma and discrimination every day from the upper class in our village.

One day I shared my feelings about continuing studies with my parents. Then, my father argued with my mother and said, “Marry your daughter; there is no need for her to continue her studies. I am unable to fulfill the basic facilities and instrumental needs, and after her marriage, her groom will take care of these things.”

After this conversation, I didn’t want to stay in the village. I wanted to run away from home or even commit suicide, and I tried to run away. Then, I went to Sevika Didi and asked her, “Bal vivah karne se kya kya hota hai?” She was shocked. She took me back to my home and asked my parents why I was asking these things.

When CKN Bhaiya and Didi came to my hamlet, Sevika Didi called my parents. Didi had a conversation with my parents and asked for details about my family. She informed them about the importance of education, the right to education, and the laws and norms related to child marriage, as well as the risks associated with children born to young mothers.

Subsequently, my father understood and took a pledge, “Hum sabne thana hai bal vivah mitana hai” to prevent me from getting married early. He also signed an undertaking form in front of Sevika Didi. As a result of these efforts, I continued my education in a government school. My parents gained an understanding of the significance of education and the legal consequences of child marriage. Additionally, my parents were educated on the potential health risks for both my mother and me in early marriages, as well as the risks associated with children born to young mothers.