From hell to hell

From hell to hell

For many children rescued and sent to reform homes, it is a case of out of the frying pan into the fire.

Reform homes are notorious for exploitation of children and corruption. Here, children are beaten up, underfed and made to work in the houses of the authorities where they are exploited, and even sexually abused. Delhi has 16 reform homes, which can house 1,600 children. That 80 children escaped from the reform home in Alipore last year indicates the pathetic living conditions in these places.