The Family Counselling programme held on 18/10/2012 at the office of the Savisthri Movement Galle District Branch.

On 18/10/2012 the above family counselling programme was conducted by the People’s Law Forum, Maradana, Colombo 08. Sri Lanka, to give an awareness to the members of the Savisthri Galle District Branch regarding family conselling, harassment of women and children, the legal action that should be taken regarding such offences, at which institution such complaints should be lodged etc.

At this meeting an explanation was made regarding the distinction between sexual assault on a child and child abuse and the way a complaint should be written regarding such an offence and to which institute such complaints should be made. A mother who was participating narrated a story how her daughter was sexually assaulted and she and the participants were give an awareness as to the legal procedure that should be adopted.

Approximately 25 individuals participated and the view expressed by the participants was that this process should continue and that another workshop held to give further awareness regarding this matter.