Prayas Institute of Juvenile Justice (PIJJ)
Prayas Institute of Juvenile Justice (PIJJ)
The Prayas Institute of Juvenile Justice (PIJJ), a unit of Prayas JAC Society, was established in 2000 at Tughlakabad Institutional Area, New Delhi, as the apex administrative, training, and resource centre of the organization. The institute works towards strengthening child rights, juvenile justice systems, child protection mechanisms, rehabilitation, and community development initiatives across multiple states in India.
Role & Function
PIJJ functions as a national-level resource and coordination centre, supporting various projects and interventions in collaboration with government institutions, NGOs, corporate partners, law enforcement agencies, and other stakeholders working in the field of child protection and social development.
Key Focus Areas
- Juvenile Justice and Child Protection
- Child Labour and Child Abuse
- Health, Nutrition, and Education
- Vocational Training and Life Skills
- Economic Empowerment and Livelihood Promotion
- Self-Help Groups, Microfinance, and Income Generation
- Child Trafficking and Exploitation
- Homelessness, Beggary, and Street-Connected Children
- Disaster Management and Community Support
- Voluntary Sector Development
- NGO–Government Partnerships and CSR Initiatives
Research & Advocacy
PIJJ also undertakes research, documentation, advocacy, sensitization programmes, consultations, and training workshops for caregivers, professionals, institutions, and stakeholders. Through its research and documentation centre, the institute develops and disseminates resource materials and intervention manuals related to child rights and protection.
Our Commitment
Through continuous training, advocacy, research, and field-based interventions, PIJJ continues to promote care, rehabilitation, dignity, protection, and justice for vulnerable children and marginalized communities.