Section 39 of The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015.
- (1)The process of rehabilitation and social integration of children under this Act shall be undertaken, based on the individual care plan of the child, preferably through family based care such as by restoration to family or guardian with or without supervision or sponsorship, or adoption or foster care: Provided that all efforts shall be made to keep siblings placed in institutional or non-institutional care, together, unless it is in their best interest not to be kept together.
- (2)For children in conflict with law the process of rehabilitation and social integration shall be undertaken in the observation homes, if the child is not released on bail or in special homes or place of safety or fit facility or with a fit person, if placed there by the order of the Board.
- (3)The children in need of care and protection who are not placed in families for any reason may be placed in an institution registered for such children under this Act or with a fit person or a fit facility, on a temporary or long-term basis, and the process of rehabilitation and social integration shall be undertaken wherever the child is so placed.
- (4)The Children in need of care and protection who are leaving institutional care or children in conflict with law leaving special homes or place of safety on attaining eighteen years of age, may be provided financial support as specified in section 46, to help them to re-integrate into the mainstream of the society.
Summary
- The rehabilitation process must be based on a unique plan designed for each individual child.
- It is better to use family based care like adoption or foster care than keeping children in large institutions.
- Siblings who are in the care system should be kept together unless it would be bad for them.
- Children who have broken the law receive their rehabilitation in observation homes, special homes, or other safe places.
- Financial help is available to young adults who leave these homes when they turn eighteen years old.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. What is the main goal of Section 39 of the Juvenile Justice Act?
The main goal of Section 39 of the Juvenile Justice Act is to rehabilitate children using a personalized plan that prefers family care over institutional care.
2. Does the Juvenile Justice Act require siblings to be kept together under Section 39?
Yes, Section 39 of the Juvenile Justice Act states that every effort must be made to keep siblings together unless it is in their best interest to be separated.
3. Can children who leave homes at age eighteen get money under Section 39 of the Act?
Yes, Section 39 of the Juvenile Justice Act allows for financial support to be provided to children leaving institutional care when they turn eighteen to help them rejoin society.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 39 of The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, what is the preferred method for social re-integration?
Q2.According to Section 39 of The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, which document guides the rehabilitation process?
Q3.Under Section 39 of The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, what is the policy regarding siblings in care?
Q4.Under Section 39 of The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, what age must a child reach to be eligible for financial re-integration support?