Organized begging that involves the abduction of children known as the beggar mafia is common in India. The state of Kerala is among those with the most severe problem. There are few organizations working to save these children. One of them, a not for profit shelter called Janaseva Sisubhavan is doing just that. Janaseva Sisubhavan is a home/shelter for children rescued from the streets of India where they suffered from abduction, abuse, forced labor, illness, homelessness and the ruthlessness of the beggar mafia. The shelter has rescued more than 1000 children from the streets and currently provides food, clothing, healthcare, shelter, basic education and safety for 200 children between the ages of 2-18. Janaseva Sisubhavan has also faced helpless situations, where rescued children are sometimes forced to be given back to the same anti - social elements from whom they were rescued.