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Under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, open shelters are:

Under s.43(2), open shelters function as "a community based facility for children in need of residential support, on short term basis", protecting them from abuse or keeping…

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Under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, open shelters are:

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Under s.43(2), open shelters function as "a community based facility for children in need of residential support, on short term basis", protecting them from abuse or keeping them away from a life on the streets. Long-term care is given in Children's Homes, and children awaiting inquiry by the Board are kept in observation homes.

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