Our Story

"Our organisation was envisaged during the post-graduation years of our founder, Mr. Praveen Kumar when he visited the district prison of Kalyan, Maharashtra as a part of his field visit while pursuing his MA in Social Work, Criminology and Justice from TISS, Mumbai. He conducted a preliminary research and comprehended the importance of working within Criminal Justice Systems in his home State of Bihar. He was awarded a Criminal Justice Fellowship, TISS when he shared his idea with his mentor Prof. Vijay Raghavan. He initiated the work in 2016 and consequently received permission from the Chief Justice of Patna High Court Justice Iqbal Ahmed Ansari and Justice Rajendra Menon, to work inside the prison. Further, he collaborated with our co-founder Mr. Shubhendu Shekhar and Mr. Santosh Kumar to commence the organisation LAW Foundation."

What We Do

Socio-Legal Aid / Prison Visit
Socio-Legal Aid Services

Socio-legal-aid is an intervention model that claims to restore the principles of Justice, Equality, and Equity in the Criminal Justice System in India. The organization is committed to ensuring that every individual, regardless of their socio-economic background, has access to justice and legal assistance. The custodial population, which includes prisoners, detainees, and under-trial prisoners, often face several challenges and barriers when it comes to accessing legal aid services and counseling. The LAW Foundation recognizes these challenges and works to bridge the gap by providing these populations with legal aid services, counseling, and support. The socio-legal aid services provided by the organization include legal representation, legal advice, and assistance in filing petitions and appeals. The organization also conducts legal awareness programs and workshops for the custodial population, which helps them understand their rights and obligations under the law.

Legal Counselling
Sustainable Mental Health Initiative

LAW Foundation recognizes the importance of sustainable mental health services for the custodial population inside prisons. The organization works towards providing sustainable mental health services to prisoners to improve their overall well-being and mental health. The organization believes that providing sustainable mental health services is essential for the rehabilitation and reintegration of prisoners into society. By providing mental health services, prisoners can better cope with the challenges and stresses of prison life, and are less likely to reoffend after their release. LAW Foundation provides a range of sustainable mental health services to prisoners, including counseling, psychiatric services, and access to mental health professionals. The organization also conducts mental health awareness programs and workshops to help prisoners better understand the importance of mental health and how to manage their mental health effectively. The organization also collaborates with other stakeholders, including the prison authorities, mental health professionals, and civil society organizations, to ensure that sustainable mental health services are provided to prisoners. LAW Foundation believes that a collaborative effort is necessary to ensure the provision of effective and sustainable mental health services to prisoners. In conclusion, LAW Foundation's focus on sustainable mental health services for prisoners is essential for the rehabilitation and reintegration of prisoners into society. By providing mental health services, prisoners can better cope with the challenges of prison life and are less likely to reoffend after their release. The organization provides a range of mental health services, including counseling, psychiatric services, and access to mental health professionals, and collaborates with other stakeholders to ensure the provision of effective and sustainable mental health services to prisoners.

Community Health Services
Community Health Services

The LAW Foundation's community health services addresses the social determinants of health, such as poverty and discrimination in-turn improving the well-being, accessibility to health care services and promote healthier lifestyles in the society.

Research and Impact
Legal Literacy

LAW Foundation conducted a legal literacy program in collaboration with government schools in Patna to promote legal awareness and education among children. The program aimed to educate children about their legal rights and responsibilities in a fun and interactive manner. As a part of the program, the organization organized an easy writing competition among children on various legal topics such as the Constitution of India, fundamental rights, and the importance of the legal system. The competition encouraged children to express their thoughts and ideas on legal issues in a creative and engaging way. The program helped to create awareness among children about the legal system and their legal rights. It also helped to build their confidence in expressing their thoughts and ideas on legal issues. The easy writing competition provided an opportunity for children to showcase their creativity and knowledge about legal topics. Through the legal literacy program, LAW Foundation aimed to create a generation of informed and aware citizens who understand their legal rights and responsibilities. The program was a step towards promoting legal literacy among children and empowering them to be active participants in the legal system.

Advocacy and Networking
Advocacy and Networking

As part of its mission, the LAW Foundation engages in advocacy and networking efforts to raise awareness of socio-legal issues and promote access to justice. Advocacy is a key component of the organization's work. The organization advocates for the rights of vulnerable communities, such as women, children in conflict with law, undertrial prisoners, and the disadvantaged communities, and works to raise awareness of socio-legal issues affecting these communities. The organization uses a range of advocacy strategies, such as public education campaigns, media outreach, and lobbying policymakers, to raise awareness and influence public opinion. Networking is also an important aspect of the organization's work. The organization seeks to build partnerships and collaborations with other government and non-government organizations, educational institutions, and individuals. By networking with others, the foundation can share resources, expertise, and best practices, and amplify its impact. Through its advocacy and networking efforts, the LAW Foundation Patna is making a significant impact in the state of Bihar. The foundation has helped to increase awareness of socio-legal and health inequality issues among disadvantaged communities. The foundation's work is an inspiring example of the power of advocacy and networking to bring about positive change in society.

Research and Impact
Research and Impact

In the space of policy advocacy and reforms, promoting the principles of justice and equality in the criminal justice system. LAW Foundation extensively invests in constant research and development on the challenges faced by the custodial population, effectiveness of socio-legal aid services and accessibility of access to justice in addressing these challenges.

Our Impact

381

Socio-Legal aid Services

179

Surety Bail Bond

125

Personal Recognizance Bail Bond

57

Home Visit

280

Prison Visit

15

Acquittal

328

Emergency Support Program

200

Socio Legal Awareness Program in Community and prison

25

legal aid to victims of domestic violence

Media and Resource Center

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