The police play a critical role in combating child labour and exploitation. Their responsibilities include:
- Enforcement: Investigating and prosecuting cases of child labour, trafficking, and exploitation.
- Rescue and Rehabilitation: Identifying and rescuing children from exploitative situations and ensuring their safe return to their families or placement in appropriate care facilities.
- Prevention: Conducting awareness campaigns to educate the public about the dangers of child labour and encourage community participation in reporting such cases.
- Collaboration: Collaborating with other agencies, including NGOs, government departments, and civil society organizations, to effectively address child labour and exploitation.
- Community Policing: Building strong relationships with communities to identify vulnerable children and proactively prevent exploitation.
By effectively fulfilling these responsibilities, the police can significantly contribute to the eradication of child labour and ensure the protection and well-being of children.
