Child Protection Specialist
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A Child rights oriented social work professional with over 6 years of experience in the child protection system, actively engaged in prevention, intervention, and rehabilitation mechanisms. Extensive hands-on experience working with Children in Conflict with Law (CICL) and Children in Need of Care and Protection (CNCP), including case management, coordination with statutory authorities, and rights-based advocacy. Demonstrated strengths in articulation, presentation, and comprehensive documentation across internal and external organizational platforms, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary stakeholders.
Social Worker - Child Protection Services Baramulla - J&K INDIA
(2019-01)
Strong exposure to the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, with hands-on experience working within institutional care systems and community-based child protection mechanisms. Extensively engaged with juveniles from diverse socio-economic backgrounds, providing casework support grounded in child-centric and rights-based approaches. Experienced in preparing Social Investigation Reports (SIRs) and Social Background Reports (SBRs) for judicial and welfare purposes, ensuring accuracy, sensitivity, and legal compliance.
Organized and facilitated awareness and training programs on protection of children from Sexual Offences Act,2012 , Juvenile Justice Care and Protection Act,2015 and Child Rights for communities , stakeholders and frontline functionaries to support rehabilitation and reintegration of Juveniles.
Reporter Intern - ETV Urdu Channel
Worked as a Reporter Intern at ETV Urdu Channel, gaining exposure to media ethics, newsroom coordination, and reporting standards. Assisted in news gathering, reporting, and field coverage, contributing to timely and accurate news production.
Intern - Public Relations Department Kashmir university
Completed an internship in the Public Relations Department of Kashmir University, where I developed a foundational understanding of public relations, information dissemination, and media liaison. Supported internal communications and media-related tasks.
Bachelors - Mass communication & Multi Media Production - Kashmir University (2010-01 - 2012-12)
Masters - Mass Communication & Journalism - Kashmir University (2013-01 - 2015-12)
Masters - Social Work - Indra Gandhi National Open University