A child-first research initiative for the digital age.
Crayon CRRI brings together researchers, technologists, educators and law enforcement to build evidence-based responses to the threats facing children today.
Building Safer Futures Through Research, Intelligence & Action
CRAYON CRRI (Child Rights & Research Initiative) is a research-driven organization dedicated to advancing child protection, cyber safety, digital wellbeing, community resilience, and evidence-based social impact.
We operate at the intersection of research, technology, intelligence, education, and public safety to create safer environments for children, families, schools, and communities. Through strategic partnerships with educational institutions, law enforcement agencies, government departments, industry leaders, and civil society organizations, we develop innovative programmes that address emerging risks while promoting sustainable development.
In an increasingly connected world, children face new opportunities as well as new challenges. CRAYON CRRI believes that every child deserves the right to learn, grow, and thrive in a safe physical and digital environment. Our work focuses on transforming research into meaningful action and measurable impact.
Our Mission
To advance child protection, cyber safety, digital literacy, community wellbeing, and social development through research, intelligence, education, capacity building, and collaborative action. We strive to bridge the gap between knowledge and implementation by creating practical solutions.
Our Vision
To create a safer, more inclusive, and digitally resilient society where every child is protected, empowered, and equipped to succeed in the modern world.
Our Values
Empathy, evidence, equity and accountability guide every programme we run. Our approach ensures that every initiative is evidence-based, scalable, and capable of producing long-term outcomes.
What Makes CRAYON Different
Unlike traditional social organizations, CRAYON CRRI combines four powerful pillars to drive change.
Research
Conducting studies, assessments, and data-driven analysis to understand evolving risks affecting children and communities.
Intelligence
Developing actionable insights that support educators, policymakers, law enforcement agencies, and community stakeholders.
Technology
Leveraging modern digital tools and innovation to improve awareness, intervention, monitoring, and protection.
Impact
Delivering measurable programmes that directly benefit children, schools, communities, and vulnerable populations.
Our Core Focus Areas
School Cyber Safety Programmes
Structured cyber safety programmes for students, teachers, school management teams, parents, and community leaders. Our training modules address online safety, social media awareness, cyberbullying prevention, digital wellbeing, safe use of AI, online gaming risks, privacy, and responsible digital citizenship.
- Online safety and cyber hygiene
- Social media awareness
- Cyberbullying prevention
- Digital wellbeing
- Safe use of AI technologies
- Online gaming risks
- Privacy and data protection
- Child online protection
- Responsible digital citizenship
Child Rights & Protection
Children deserve environments where they are safe, respected, and empowered. We work to strengthen awareness, advocacy, and community engagement around safeguarding.
- Child protection
- Child participation
- Child wellbeing
- Safe learning environments
- Child safeguarding practices
- Community support systems
Law Enforcement Capacity Building
Effective child protection requires strong collaboration with law enforcement agencies. We support police departments through targeted programmes.
- Cybercrime awareness programmes
- Child online protection training
- Digital investigation awareness
- Community policing initiatives
- Intelligence-led prevention strategies
- Capacity-building workshops
Research & Intelligence
Research forms the foundation of every CRAYON initiative. By combining field research with practical implementation, we generate insights that support informed decision-making and policy development.
- Child online safety
- Digital behaviour trends
- Cybercrime impact on youth
- Community resilience
- Education and wellbeing
- Emerging technologies and social impact
Community Wellbeing
Strong communities create safer environments for children. We develop programmes that promote social resilience and child wellbeing.
- Mental wellbeing
- Social cohesion
- Family engagement
- Community resilience
- Digital wellness
- Awareness and prevention
Bharath Child Sureksha Index (BCSI)
A pioneering research and assessment framework designed to evaluate child safety, wellbeing, digital protection, educational readiness, and community support systems across districts and states.
- Data-driven insights
- Comparative district analysis
- State-level benchmarking
- Evidence-based recommendations
- Progress monitoring frameworks
Our Approach
We believe sustainable change happens when research, collaboration, and action work together.
Research
Understanding challenges through evidence and data.
Educate
Building awareness and knowledge.
Empower
Providing practical tools and skills.
Collaborate
Working with partners across sectors.
Transform
Creating measurable and lasting impact.
Partnerships for Impact
CRAYON actively collaborates with a diverse network of organizations and institutions.