Promoting Awareness of Adolescents About Legal Issues Related to Their Age Group

This field health program was conducted by 45th Batch Group 01A of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Jaffna, to improve awareness among adolescents regarding legal age limits related to employment, marriage, alcohol use, tobacco use, and compulsory education. Interactive presentations, videos, discussions, and educational posters were used to educate Grade 8 and 9 students of Columbuthurai Hindu Maha Vidyalayam and J/Muthuthamby Maha Vidyalayam. The activity aimed to promote responsible decision- making, improve legal awareness, and encourage healthy behaviours among students.

 

Supervisor

Dr. P.A. Dinesh Coonghe

Senior Lecturer

Board Certified Specialist in Community Medicine

Department of Community and Family Medicine

Faculty of Medicine, University of Jaffna

 

Time Duration: 2025 August – 2025 November

 

Place: J/Columbuthurai Hindu Maha Vidyalayam and J/Muthuthamby Maha Vidyalayam, Jaffna