Counsel to Secure Justice

Counsel to Secure Justice Contact information, map and directions, contact form, opening hours, services, ratings, photos, videos and announcements from Counsel to Secure Justice, Nonprofit Organization, C/23, Usha Niketan, Safdarjung Development Area, Delhi.

Counsel to Secure Justice ("CSJ") is a non profit based in India, serves and supports individuals and communities that have experienced trauma to ensure they are safe, heard, and receive true healing and justice.

05/06/2026

“Everyone should know how to sign these days.”
 
This was said to a family of a survivor who had come to court to testify.
 
In this week’s , Poonam, our social worker, reflects on accompanying a victim’s family member through the court process and witnessing how unfamiliar legal language, assumptions about literacy, and insensitive remarks can make it harder for people to participate in the justice system.
 
People come to courts from different backgrounds. They may speak differently, have different levels of formal education, or be encountering legal processes for the first time.
 
When someone comes forward to give testimony, the responsibility of the system is not to intimidate them. It is to create the conditions in which they can speak freely, understand what is happening, and share their account without fear.
 
A justice system that people can trust begins with dignity, patience, and respect.
 
What can institutions do to make legal processes more accessible and humane for witnesses? Share your thoughts with us in the comments.
 

29/05/2026

Conflict resolution is something children (and adults too) are often expected to “manage” without ever being shown what healthy repair can look like in practice.
 
Welcome back to . Every Friday, we share reflections from our work with children and within child protection systems, looking at what justice for children means in practice.
 
In this reel, Aanchal Pundir, our Programme Officers reflects on a restorative circle conducted in an Observation Home around conflict and different ways of responding to it.
 
The circle began with storytelling. As the discussion unfolded, the children began thinking out loud about anger, hurt, friendship, consequences, and what conflict can do to relationships.
 
Sometimes, the most meaningful part of these conversations is not arriving at the “right” answer, but creating space for children to imagine that conflict does not always have to end in punishment, distance, or hurt.

This week, published an investigation into a Jaunpur POCSO case and speaks to Nimisha Srivastava, Executive Director, a...
22/05/2026

This week, published an investigation into a Jaunpur POCSO case and speaks to Nimisha Srivastava, Executive Director, and Arushi Anthwal, Director of Legal Interventions from CSJ. The piece documents what it took: a survivor who held through years of family pressure, and a team that stayed the full length of that.
 
In intrafamilial child sexual abuse cases, the challenges begin well before a courtroom. Children face disbelief at first disclosure. Speaking up means risking home, income, siblings. The legal system, structured around punishment, rarely centres what the child needs to survive and rebuild.
CSJ’s team spoke about what this case demanded and what it exposes about the gaps that remain.
 
Swipe to read the case, the context, and what survivor-centred justice actually requires.

Content note: this carousel discusses child sexual abuse and su***de.

What should happen when a child comes into contact with the law for the first time? Not punishment. Not a label that fol...
21/05/2026

What should happen when a child comes into contact with the law for the first time?
 
Not punishment. Not a label that follows them. A chance.
 
NAVODAY — Nayi Subah Ki Aur — launched on 16 May in Raipur, under the Raipur Police Commissionerate. It is a diversion programme for children in conflict with law, working with identified police stations and communities to build pathways before a child gets drawn deeper into the formal justice system.
 
Dr. Sanjeev Shukla, IPS, Commissioner of Police, Raipur, spoke at the launch about the importance of community-based interventions and coordinated support in creating positive pathways for children and adolescents at risk.
The launch also included a brief orientation on the Juvenile Justice Act for police personnel, facilitated by CSJ’s team member Ram.
 
This is the second district in Chhattisgarh to have this programme, after Bilaspur. Built in partnership with Raipur Police Commissionerate, UNICEF and Counsel to Secure Justice.

What should happen when a child comes into contact with the law for the first time? Not punishment. Not a label that fol...
21/05/2026

What should happen when a child comes into contact with the law for the first time?
 
Not punishment. Not a label that follows them. A chance.
 
NAVODAY — Nayi Subah Ki Aur — launched on 16 May in Raipur, under the Raipur Police Commissionerate. It is a diversion programme for children in conflict with law, working with identified police stations and communities to build pathways before a child gets drawn deeper into the formal justice system.
 
Dr. Sanjeev Shukla, IPS, Commissioner of Police, Raipur, spoke at the launch about the importance of community-based interventions and coordinated support in creating positive pathways for children and adolescents at risk.
The launch also included a brief orientation on the Juvenile Justice Act for police personnel, facilitated by CSJ’s team member Ram.
 
This is the second district in Chhattisgarh to have this programme, after Bilaspur. Built in partnership with Raipur Police Commissionerate, UNICEF and Counsel to Secure Justice.

15/05/2026

Mental health and emotional wellbeing are often spoken about in relation to the communities we work with. But sustaining social justice work also means making space for care, pause, honesty, and support within teams.
 
Welcome back to . Every Friday, we share reflections from our work, our team, and the everyday practices that shape care and justice in meaningful ways.
 
This Mental Health Awareness Week, we asked members of the CSJ team:
“What is one way CSJ’s culture of care or self-care supports your mental and emotional health?”
 
From feeling safe and supported, to slowing down, resetting, and showing up more honestly at work, these reflections remind us that collective care is not separate from the work. It is part of what helps sustain it.
 

“On Our Radar” is our attempt to stay honest about the landscape we’re working in. The pieces that made us think harder ...
13/05/2026

“On Our Radar” is our attempt to stay honest about the landscape we’re working in. The pieces that made us think harder about the work, the gaps, and occasionally, what’s actually moving.

This week we present four pieces on child welfare, systems change, and a policy process in Delhi that CSJ contributed to today. The kind of thing that rarely makes headlines but often shapes what comes next.

Link in bio

08/05/2026

Many children entering the justice system are expected to navigate unfamiliar spaces and processes they do not fully understand.

Welcome back to CSJNyayNotes. Every Friday, we share reflections from our work with children and within child protection systems, looking at what justice for children means in practice.

In this video, Jova Rachel our Lead Social Worker speaks to Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy as part of their series Designing Justice, which builds on Vidhi’s Court Design Handbook: Design Guide for User-Centric District Courts in India.

Drawing from her experience supporting child survivors and families, she reflects on what trauma-informed care looks like in practice. The video explores the role of social workers in helping children and families navigate investigations, court processes, and testimony, while also preparing children emotionally for what to expect.

Despite the availability of child-friendly spaces like Vulnerable Witness Deposition Centres, many children continue to experience intimidating court environments, especially older children and children with special needs.

Through our work, we continue to see how communication, care, and infrastructure shape a child’s experience of justice.

Watch the full video on our YouTube channel. Link in bio.

01/05/2026

Many children in courts are left trying to make sense of processes they were never prepared for.

Welcome back to . Every Friday, we share reflections from our work with children and within child protection systems, looking at what justice for children means in practice.

In this video, Arushi Anthwal, our Director, Legal Interventions, speaks to Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy as part of their series Designing Justice. The series builds on Vidhi’s Court Design Handbook: Design Guide for User-Centric District Courts in India, with a focus on making courts more accessible and user-centric.

Arushi reflects on how children experience the justice system. While some are supported by advocates or support persons, many navigate these spaces alone, often without clarity on what is happening or what comes next. Despite the availability of child-friendly spaces like Vulnerable Witness Deposition Centres, children are still brought into courtrooms, where much depends on individual practices and preferences.

Through our work with children on both sides of the law, we continue to see how deeply the physical environment shapes their experience. Infrastructure is not separate from justice. It is a core part of how children feel, respond, and engage with the process.

Is our justice system truly child-friendly?

Watch the full video on our YouTube channel. Link in bio.

17/04/2026



We are sharing something very special with you today.

As you know,every Friday, we share stories, experiences, and reflections from our work with children and child protection systems. Through , we explore one simple but powerful question: what does justice for children really look like?

In this video, Sakshi from our Survivor Support team shares a moment from a counselling session.

In our work with children, we use expressive art and play therapy to help them find their voice—free from shame and judgment. These become their ways of communicating with the world. At Counsel to Secure Justice( CSJ) , we listen, understand, and respond with empathy, supporting each child as they grow into their authentic self.

Because justice for children also means creating spaces where they feel seen, heard, and accepted for who they are.

Counselling MentalHealth Acceptance

Address

C/23, Usha Niketan, Safdarjung Development Area
Delhi
110016

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+911146573846

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Counsel to Secure Justice posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Organization

Send a message to Counsel to Secure Justice:

Shortcuts

Share

Category