Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Faculty Publications Book Chapter Faculty Publications- Book Chapter Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Srinivasan, S.; Bhatia, Tushar; Joseph, Jipson; Ravikumar, R.N. Title A name given to the resource Breaking the Cycle of Child Labor in Dehradun: A Multidimensional Study on Causes and Challenges Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01-01-2026 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Legal and Psychological Perspectives on Prostitution and Human Trafficking;pp.269-308 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3373-5841-3.ch010" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3373-5841-3.ch010</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105037100384?origin=resultslist" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105037100384?origin=resultslist</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Srinivasan S., Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, Graphic Era University, Dehradun, India; Bhatia T., Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, Graphic Era University, Dehradun, India; Joseph J., School of Law, Christ University, Banglore, India; Ravikumar R.N., Department of Computer Engineering, Marwadi University, Rajkot, India Description An account of the resource Child labor remains a critical issue, particularly in developing nations like India, where millions of children are deprived of their right to education and safe childhood due to poverty, marginalization, and inadequate policy implementation. This study explores the underlying causes, occupational patterns, and harmful consequences of child labor in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. It highlights that children are primarily engaged in agriculture, domestic work, and small industries, often facing physical and mental exploitation. Despite existing legal frameworks and initiatives like the Child Labor (Prohibition and Regulation) Act and National Child Labor Projects, enforcement challenges persist. The study uses cross-sectional and triangulation methods to analyze data from 42 child laborers and suggests a holistic approach, including poverty alleviation, quality education, community empowerment, and rehabilitation services, as key to combating child labor. It emphasizes the need for multi-stakeholder participation to ensure child rights and reduce labor dependency among vulnerable families. Copyright 2026, IGI Global Scientific Publishing. Copying or distributing in print or electronic forms without written permission of IGI Global Scientific Publishing is prohibited. Use of this chapter to train generative artificial intelligence (AI) technologies is expressly prohibited. The publisher reserves all rights to license its use for generative AI training and machine learning model development. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available IGI Global Relation A related resource ISBN: 979-833735843-7; 979-833735841-3; 979-833735842-0; Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Book chapter Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource online