SCAN is an acronym for STOP CHILD ABUSE NOW. It is a project of El-Shaddai Charitable Trust.
 
SCAN-India is a non-governmental organisation, which works with children who have been abused mentally, physically and emotionally. SCAN-India works with different stakeholders at all levels such as local community, state, national and international governments and non-governmental organisations, under a nation wide multi-agency child protection unit.
 
SCAN-India has also developed a rapport with the children in conflict with law and their families with the view to support them in rehabilitation and facilitate reintegration through vocational selection in preparation for their future.
 
We need to understand the causes, manifestations and implications of vulnerability, neglect, abuse and exploitation of children, in the context of their family and its socio - economic background. SCAN-India ultimately works towards protection of children from being abused.
 
It comprises of three Units. The Child Aid Unit provides psychological and legal assistance to the children. The Juvenile Aid Unit assists children in conflict with law and will also provide legal and psychological assistance. The Resource & Research Unit consists of resource material relating to children.