Child Rights Expert Calls for Accountability in India's Juvenile Justice System

Imagine a system meant to help kids who are in trouble or need protection, called the Juvenile Justice System.

A big problem in India is that the people in charge of this system aren't always held responsible when things go wrong.

A lawyer who helps children says that making these officials accountable is the most important step to make the system work better.

He suggests sharing more information about how the system works and checking how well everyone is doing their job.

The Kerala High Court recently gave specific instructions to help their state’s system work better, like filling important job openings faster.

Reforms have also happened, like making a top official in each area responsible for child protection.

A campaign is also running to highlight 10 years of the current law, showing that many people are working to improve how children are cared for and protected.