Sambhavna Ki Khoj

“Sambhavna Ki Khoj” is dedicated to preventing the transfer of minors, aged 16-18 and accused of heinous crimes, from juvenile facilities to adult prisons. The initiative aims to reform, rehabilitate, and reintegrate (3Rs) of these children into society, in alignment with child rights laws in India. This project recognizes the crucial role of childhood experiences in shaping future behavior and advocates for targeted interventions within a Critical Lifetime Span (CLTS) to support reformation.

Current practices often compromise the principles of the 3Rs by transferring youth to adult prisons upon turning 21. This punitive approach risks turning them into lifelong offenders instead of contributing members of society. “Sambhavna Ki Khoj” seeks to address this gap by providing comprehensive reformation opportunities until age 21, allowing for the possibility of early release if the child shows significant progress.

Sambhavna-CRACR & PD (Centre for Research & Advocacy for Child Rights & Persons with Disability) is a not-for-profit trust led by Supreme Court advocate Shashank Shekhar. Registered under the Indian Trust Act, 1882, it focuses on empowering marginalized children and those with disabilities by creating safe, inclusive spaces. Since its founding in 2019, the trust has developed nine platforms , including ‘Hifazat,’ to support these children.

Sambhavna believes every child deserves to grow in a safe, dignified, and participatory environment. It strives to reach “invisible” child, often neglected by the system, and views them as both the present and future of the nation. By nurturing these children, the organization works toward securing a positive future for the country.