Law / Right
Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act
At a glance
What this resource provides
Law listed by WCDC for protection of children from sexual offences. For child sexual abuse emergencies, contact police/112 and child helpline 1098.
- State
- Bihar
- Last checked
- 2026-04-28
- Source
- Open public source
Who should I contact?
Choose the route by urgency
- Normal urgency
- Urgent protection concern
- Coverage
- State-wide coverage
- Issues
- Child Abuse or Child in Distress
- Who it may help
- Children, General public, Guardians and caregivers, Parents
Law listed by WCDC for protection of children from sexual offences. For child sexual abuse emergencies, contact police/112 and child helpline 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 Bihar. 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
Kishanganj Women Helpline
District women helpline for counselling, violence-related support and referral to local protection services in Kishanganj.
Gopalganj Women Helpline
District women helpline for counselling, violence-related support and referral to local protection services in Gopalganj.
Madhubani Women Helpline
District women helpline for counselling, violence-related support and referral to local protection services in Madhubani.
Escalation paths
Child Marriage Prohibition Act, 2006
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Domestic Violence Act, 2005
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Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961
Law listed by WCDC for dowry-related protection; women facing dowry harassment can contact 181, district women helpline, OSC or police…
Related helplines
Kishanganj Women Helpline
District women helpline for counselling, violence-related support and referral to local protection services in Kishanganj.
Gopalganj Women Helpline
District women helpline for counselling, violence-related support and referral to local protection services in Gopalganj.
Madhubani Women Helpline
District women helpline for counselling, violence-related support and referral to local protection services in Madhubani.
Begusarai Women Helpline
District women helpline for counselling, violence-related support and referral to local protection services in Begusarai.
Covering support services
Aurangabad Short Stay Home
Temporary shelter and support for women and adolescent girls in difficult circumstances, including violence, trafficking and lack of social support.
Jehanabad Short Stay Home
Temporary shelter and rehabilitation support for women and adolescent girls in difficult circumstances.
Sheohar One Stop Centre
One Stop Centre for women affected by violence; supports medical assistance, police facilitation, legal aid, psychosocial counselling and temporary shelter…
Sitamarhi One Stop Centre
One Stop Centre for women affected by violence; supports medical assistance, police facilitation, legal aid, psychosocial counselling and temporary shelter…
Related laws and rights
Child Marriage Prohibition Act, 2006
Law listed by WCDC for preventing child marriage; suspected child marriage can be reported to local administration, police, child helpline…
Domestic Violence Act, 2005
Law listed by WCDC for protection of women from domestic violence; district women helplines and OSCs can guide survivors to…
Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961
Law listed by WCDC for dowry-related protection; women facing dowry harassment can contact 181, district women helpline, OSC or police…
Related schemes
Mukhyamantri Nari Shakti Yojana
State women empowerment umbrella scheme covering short stay homes, working women hostels, Palnaghar, civil service incentive support, one stop centres,…
Short Stay Home Scheme
Temporary shelter, counselling, medical, legal, capacity-building and rehabilitation support for women and girls affected by violence or without social support.
Protection Home under MNSY
Shelter and support for trafficked women or girls, rescued women, sexual-offence survivors and women in difficult circumstances who need care…
Skill Development Training for Women and Girls
Economic empowerment training for girls and women from low-income or BPL families in trades such as computers, beautician, housekeeping, tailoring,…
Practical guides
How to use Bihar 181 Women Helpline
Call 181 for women or girls facing mental harassment, physical harassment, molestation, dowry harassment, domestic violence, trafficking, sexual harassment or…
How to contact a One Stop Centre in Bihar
For violence against women, use the district One Stop Centre for medical help, police facilitation, legal aid, psychosocial counselling and…