National Seminar on “Parental Incarceration and the Hidden Toll on the Well-Being of the Child: Issues, Challenges, and Way Forward”
About University of Lucknow
The University of Lucknow, founded in 1867, is one of India’s oldest government-owned research universities. The Faculty of Law at the university is a premier legal institution in India, accredited with A++ by NAAC in July 2022 for its academic excellence.
About the Seminar
The Faculty of Law, University of Lucknow, is organizing a National Seminar on March 1, 2025, titled:
“Parental Incarceration and the Hidden Toll on the Well-Being of the Child: Issues, Challenges, and Way Forward.”
This seminar is conducted under the Centre of Excellence scheme, sponsored by the Uttar Pradesh Government, to examine the impact of parental incarceration on children’s well-being.
Background:
Children of incarcerated parents are often “hidden victims”—facing psychological strain, social stigma, financial difficulties, and educational setbacks. These children require support from local, state, and federal systems to mitigate the long-term consequences of parental imprisonment.
Themes of the Seminar
- Child Development and Incarceration
- Incarceration and Health & Nutrition of Children
- Women Prisoners and Their Children
- Incarceration and Child Education
- Socio-Economic Challenges Faced by Children Due to Incarceration
- Effect of Incarceration on Children’s Mental Health
- Historical Perspective and Incarceration
- Comparative Legal Approaches to Incarceration and Affected Children
- Constitutional Rights of Children
- Judicial Approaches to Children of Incarcerated Persons
- Any Other Related Theme
Eligibility
- Academicians, lawyers, and scholars are invited to contribute papers for the seminar.
- Co-authorship: Allowed for up to two authors.
- No TA/DA shall be provided—participants must arrange funding from their respective institutions.
Submission Guidelines
Soft copies of abstracts and full papers must be submitted to: lawseminar2025@gmail.com
Word Limit:
- Abstract: Up to 250 words
- Full Paper: Up to 5000 words
Formatting: - Font: Times New Roman
- Font Size: 12
- Line Spacing: 1.5
- Page Size: A4 (MS Word format)
- Citation Style: Bluebook
Presentation: Only authors who submit full papers by the deadline will be permitted to present.
Certificates: Provided to all presenters.
Important Dates
Date of Seminar: March 1, 2025
Last Date for Full Paper Submission: February 10, 2025
Contact Information
For Seminar-related Queries:
Oshin Dixit: +91 7983136355
Prasoon Trivedi: +91 9451174550
