SCAN-Goa 

Legal Services 

SCAN-Goa has a team of empanelled lawyers who work on every case reported to our organisation. The Team is headed by a lawyer who has extensively worked in the area of children for last 15 years.

Counselling

Counselling being one for the vital service required for the victim of abuse and also children who have got involved in crimes. Socio-legal counselling is also provided to the victims jointly by the lawyer and the counsellor.

Legal Services provided by Adv. Emidio Pinho

Phone: +91-9422389926

For more information about this service please

E-mail: adv.emidio@gmail.com

Counseling Services provided by Audrey Pinto

Phone: +91-8605670055

For more information about this service please

E-mail: audreypinto50@gmail.com

Goa State Commission for Protection of Child Rights

XA/8, 3rd Floor, Sakhardande Apartments,

Dr. Dada Vaidya Road, Panaji - Goa. 403001

Telephone : 0832-2421870

Fax No:0832-2221353

E-mail: gscfpocr@yahoo.co.in

Rehabilitation

The rehabilitation process is a participatory one, with the child, parent/guardian and SCAN-Goa . It is carried out keeping in mind the child’s best interest. Children referred by SCAN-Goa for further education, skills development and job placements are monitored periodically. This helps SCAN-Goa to change the rehabilitation plan if required. 

Social Investigation

There is lack of probation services in Goa. The Juvenile Justice Board (North and South) refers cases to SCAN-Goa to conduct home studies and submit the Social Investigation Report.  The home visits are jointly conducted by the lawyer and social worker. The report provides an overview of the present status of the child and the rehabilitation required.

Community Service

SCAN-Goa was the pioneer agency to develop linkages between Juvenile Justice Boards, police and institutions. After a conviction, the child is referred to us and depending upon the crime an appropriate community service is planned for the child. The placement is monitored regularly, and there is regular interaction with the community agency.

Job Placement

Children are referred to SCAN-Goa by the police, public prosecutors, Juvenile Justice Boards or by the community. SCAN-Goa is associated with hotel industries who provide job opportunities for these children referred by the organisation.