- Adressing Schools and CSA prevention - Tulir - US Consulate



Dear Principal / Correspondent:

On behalf of the American Library at the U.S. Consulate General, Chennai and the Tulir-Center for the Prevention and Healing of Child Sexual Abuse, I cordially invite you to a screening of the documentary “RECOGNIZING CHILD ABUSE” followed by a discussion. Ms. Vidya Reddy, Executive Director, and Ms. Nancy Thomas, Program Manager, Tulir-Center will moderate the discussion. 

Venue: U.S. Consulate General, Cathedral Road, Chennai 600 006

Date & Time: Tuesday, September 16, 2014 at 2.30 p.m.   

Schools play a vital role in a child’s life. Teachers have the potential to effectively teach protective behaviors to children.  Teachers and school staff have the dual role of being educators and protectors of children under their tutelage. Teachers are in a unique position to identify and observe such children who need help and protection.  Early detection of child abuse is crucial in breaking the cycle of violence and preventing further physical and emotional damage to the child. 

Please write/call us if you wish to attend the program.  Our telephone numbers and email are 2857-4166/2857-4017/2857-4324 (8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday).  Email: chennairefdesk@state.gov

Entry Requirements: Visitors are requested to conform to security regulations and produce a valid original Photo Identification (ID) at the Consulate’s Cathedral Road entrance.  Accepted photo IDs are passports, driver’s licenses, voter ID card, Adhar Card, PAN card government employer issued IDS or school/college/university issued ID. All electronic devices must be deposited with the security staff before entering the Consulate.  Please note that there is no car/two wheeler parking facility in the Consulate premises.

We look forward to seeing you on September 16, 2014.

With best wishes,
                                                                                                Sincerely,




                                                                                                Ariel H. Pollock
                                                                                                Public Affairs Officer

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