Child Correction Home (Bal Sudhar Griha)

Our believes that a child cannot commit a crime as s/he is considered physically and mentally incapable of doing so.

Children at Bal Sudhar Griha (BSG) are involved and encouraged in managing parts of the correction home. The participation of children on management of BSG also is a unique feature. Children at the BSG are provided many opportunities like formal education, training, psychological counseling, legal support and health care. They are also provided with extra-curricular activities such as music, sport

s and art. Activities like poetry recitation, debate, discussion and others are conducted regularly to arouse confidence and a feeling of cooperation with their peer group. Ultimately this could be a step into the direction of a smooth integration into the community and family. The BSG has set up a library to rise the children’s reading habit and to let them know what is happening outside of the home. As children cannot attend school outside for various reasons, UCEP-Nepal has made an arrangement with Bhaktapur English Boarding School, Gatthaghar, to provide formal education to the children in the BSG. Even children, who were not going to school before coming to BSG, are studying formal education due to encouragement and motivation. 3 boys and 1 girl of BSG have passed School Leaving Certificate (SLC) and 3 of them are studying bachelor level and 1 in the second year of intermediate level as a private student. Eight children will be appearing the forthcoming SLC examinations. Ministry of education has decided to provide one teacher for BSG from fiscal year 2065/066. As a part of their socialization, BSG celebrates festivals and involves children in different religious, cultural and spiritual activities to create a homely atmosphere. Children celebrate festivals like Dashain, Tihar, Loshar etc. and their families are encouraged to visit the children regularly to keep on bondage between them and their families. All activities in the BSG are guided by international norms and standards. Till 2008, altogether 450 children in conflict with law were admitted at BSG and 360…. were released and reintegrated with their families. In 2008 alone, 51 children admitted in and 47 were released/reintegrated with their families.