Workshop on Womens' Security

1. WORKSHOP ON WOMEN
SAFETY
(SPECIALLY FOR THE WOMEN EMPLOYEES OF IT
SECTOR)
BIDHANNAGAR CITY POLICE
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2.  CRIMES IDENTIFIED UNDER THE INDIAN
PENAL CODE (IPC)
Section 354 - Assault or criminal force to
woman with intent to outrage her modesty.
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3. Section 354A - Sexual harassment :
 physical contact and advances involving
unwelcome and explicit sexual overtures;
 a demand or request for sexual favors;
 showing pornography against the will of a
woman;
 making sexually colored remarks

5. Section 354B - Assault or use of criminal
force to woman with intent to disrobe.
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6. Section 354C - Voyeurism is an offence that
indicates any man who watches, or captures the
image of a woman engaging in a private act in
circumstances where she would usually have the
expectation of not being observed either by the
perpetrator or by any other person.
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8. Section 354D - Stalking is an offence where
any man who--
 follows a woman and contacts, or attempts
to contact such woman to foster personal
interaction repeatedly despite a clear
indication of disinterest by such woman; or
 monitors the use by a woman of the
internet, email or any other form of
electronic communication, commits the
crime.

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Section 509 - Word, gesture or act intended
to insult the modesty of a woman.

11.  Rape
 376…………….

12. REDRSSAL MECHANISM
 Within Work Place
 Internal Complaints
Committee(ICC)
 Outside Workplace
 Dial 100/ Local
Police
(Instant Mechanism)
 Written Complaint to
Police

13. How to write a complaint
To
The officer in charge
Bidhannagar South PS
Sub:…………………………………………………………………….
Sir,
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Sincerely,
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Mobile no

14. 1.W-WHAT INFORMATION HAS COME TO CONVEY.
2.W-IN WHAT CAPACITY.
3.W-WHO COMMITTED CRIME.
4.WHOM AGAINST CRIME COMMITTED.
5.W-WHEN(Time)
6.W-WHERE (Place)
7.W-WHY(Motive)
8.W-WHICH WAY(Actual occurrence)
9.W-WITNESSES.
10.W-WHAT WAS TAKEN AWAY .
11.W-WHAT TRACE WERE LEFT BY THE ACCUSED.
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WHAT ARE THE ESSENTIALS OF AN F.I.R?

15. The Complaint Committee to be Set up
 It is mandatory to set up a Complaints
Committee to deal with incidents of sexual
harassment
 A victim can approach the ICC or the Police
at her Will
 Report of ICC will be a factor in Police
Investigation
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