Law / Right
Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012
At a glance
What this resource provides
Key child protection law for reporting and trial of sexual offences against children. For immediate danger call 112; for child protection help call 1098.
- State
- Goa
- Last checked
- 2026-04-28
- Source
- Open public source
Who should I contact?
Choose the route by urgency
- Normal urgency
- Immediate danger
- Coverage
- State-wide coverage
- Issues
- Immediate Danger or Emergency
- Who it may help
- General public
Key child protection law for reporting and trial of sexual offences against children. For immediate danger call 112; for child protection help call 1098.
Common questions
Using this route safely
When should I use this resource?
Use this resource when its listed service and geographic coverage match the concern. For immediate danger, call 112 or local police first.
Which area does it cover?
This record is connected to Goa. Check the source and coverage details before action.
What should I do if I cannot reach it?
If this route is unavailable, use the alternative and escalation links on this page. For immediate danger call 112; for urgent child help use 1098 where available.
How can I verify these details?
Use the public source linked on this page and check the last-reviewed information before relying on a non-emergency contact.
Protection Intelligence
Connected help and escalation routes
Alternative routes
Goa Police Emergency / ERSS 112
24x7 police emergency and distress response. Call 112 for urgent police help; Goa Police control room coordinates PCR, patrol and…
Goa Women Police Helpline 1091
Women in distress can call 1091. For immediate danger, use 112 as emergency police response.
Woman Police Station / AHTU Panaji
Goa Police women police station and anti-human trafficking unit at Panaji. Use for women/child police complaints; call 112 for immediate…
Related helplines
Goa Police Emergency / ERSS 112
24x7 police emergency and distress response. Call 112 for urgent police help; Goa Police control room coordinates PCR, patrol and…
Goa Women Police Helpline 1091
Women in distress can call 1091. For immediate danger, use 112 as emergency police response.
Covering support services
Woman Police Station / AHTU Panaji
Goa Police women police station and anti-human trafficking unit at Panaji. Use for women/child police complaints; call 112 for immediate…
Women and Child Protection Unit Margao
Goa Police women and child protection contact for South Goa / Margao. Use for police complaint routing; call 112 for…
Goa Police Pink Force / AHTU
Goa Police contact listed for Pink Force and anti-human trafficking support. Use for women/child safety routing; emergency users should call…
Related schemes
Shelter Home for Women Goa
Goa Online service entry for Shelter Home for Women under DWCD. Use for non-emergency application/routing; call 112 for immediate danger.
Practical guides
How to report immediate danger in Goa
For urgent police help, dial 112. Women in distress can also use 1091; child protection cases can use 1098. Do…