Counselling being given to children at Salabhakoodu, a child-friendly space established at the District Legal Services Authority on the Vanchiyoor court premises. On Saturday, as a woman litigant waited to be heard at the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) on the district court premises at Vanchiyoor in the city, she brought her restive toddler into Salabhakoodu, a child-friendly space on the first floor of the court complex. The child spent many happy minutes there, even as the mother was spared a tantrum. Later, an older child arrived there for counselling along with her parents. Once counselling was over, the girl played with toys and explored the games, books, and aquarium that make Salabhakoodu a space that children feel comfortable in. Facilitated by the Sakhi Women’s Resource Centre and supported by the Technopark-based RM India, Salabhakoodu was set up by the DLSA in April this year to provide assistance to children involved in legal proceedings or those in need of support such as counselling. Children accompanying adults involved in litigation or those reaching the DLSA for legal services …