BOSCO through the Special Juvenile Police Unit (SJPU) has been assisting the police in handling child related cases. BOSCO handles two divisions in Bengaluru – the South and West divisions, covering 36 police stations. The primary objective of SJPU is to create a child friendly approach to deal with children involved in criminal offences and children in need of care and protection. The BOSCO SJPU assisting wing conducts various public awareness programmes to sensitize officials and people about crimes by children. These programmes include special training for police officials, and counseling sessions for both children charged with criminal offences and their parents. All serious cases are referred to Observation Home for further intervention by the Juvenile Justice Board. BOSCO SJPU assisting team also networks with various government departments and other NGOs.