Monday, 9/28/15 (2-4 p.m. – Dodd Center Room 162)
Mr. Rajyabardhan Sharma (former Indian Police Service)
“Policy Reforms and Challenges Related to Human Trafficking in Bihar: Role of Police
Co-sponsored by India Studies; Human Rights Institute Economic & Social Rights Program/ESRG; Unfree Labor in the Americas Study Group
(Coffee and Tea provided)
ABSTRACT: this talk will focus on Sharma’s role as the Additional Director General of Police (Crime Investigation Dept.) in Bihar, India, where he was responsible and led new policy initiatives in the area of human trafficking and child labor. The initiatives hinged on understanding the challenges that the police force face in tackling these issues and involved sensitization of police, cash rewards and collaboration with NGOs. In particular, Sharma’s experiences as the ADG will highlight the story and perspective of the police force – their challenges, trials and tribulations.
For more information, contact: Betty Hanson at betty.hanson@uconn.edu