Over 30 Judges Trained in North India

November 28, 2013 | JVI

Justice Ventures International (JVI) lawyers, in collaboration with Bihar Judicial Academy, were instrumental in training over 30 judges in Bihar, Northern India, in November 2013. They received training in human trafficking laws and procedures which will ensure systemic changes to reduce bonded labor and oppression of the poor.

 

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