Child Abuse in

Pakistan
Hira Naeem Muggo
Remshaw Hameed Butt
Presented To: Ms. Rameeza Aslam

Introduction

Child abuse is considered a taboo in Pakistan.

Religious affiliations hinder the ability to empathize with the

victims.
The existence of child abuse in history indisputable in Pakistan.
Kasur Case lead to creation of laws.
Change the thinking about victims.
Hinder the creation of more abusers.
Educate children and parents.

Literature Review

In 2015 there was a 7 percent increase in reported cases of child abuse

(Mohal, 2016).
Mostly female dominant cases are reported across Pakistan.
American Psychological Association, just 10% of the abusers are stranger

to the child.
Victims of abuse are reportedly in the puberty age.

The abuser perceives the harm caused as the ultimate goal of their

actions (Child Abuse, 2009).

The Kasur case (Khan,2015).
Either cases not reported or law enforcing agencies buried them under

piles of similar cases (Malik, 2016).

Bill with UNICEF (Senate passes law,2011).
Professionals at the frontline of working with the children should be

trained to prevent, detect, and respond to child sexual abuse (Sahil,

2011).

Research Questions
Primary Research Question
What are the causes and effects for child abuse in Pakistan?

Subsidiary Questions
What are the reasons of child abuse in Pakistan?
What are the long-term social and domestic effects of child

abuse?

Methodology
Data Collection Procedure
Sample
Info about authority figure and Affectee
Time Frame
Data Analysis Procedures
Limitations

Analysis

What are the reasons of child abuse in

Pakistan?

Abuser may find some sort of sadistic pleasure in committing such a

crime.
Abuser themselves have been the victim of such abuse.
Joint family system. (Appendix B, Q12).
Ms. Komal Faisal, explained the case from a Wadera System in the

province of Sindh. (Appendix B, Q13).

Affectee interview provides the study evidence that children in the rural areas are

vulnerable due to lack of education.

Survey concludes that the schools are also responsible for educating. (Appendix D, Fig.5)

Political affiliations given greater importance,

What are the long-term social and domestic

effects of child abuse?
Ms. Komal Faisal explained during her interview that victims tend to be

scared and not confident and do not have self-belief (Appendix B, Q11).
Homosexuality is a big issue when the abuse is committed by the opposite

gender (Authority interview, Appendix B, Q12).

Affectee never seeked professional help due to her family structure as she

was scared of being rejected.

Parents have difficulty coming to terms.

37.2% of the subjects felt that victims could commit similar crimes (Appendix

D, Fig.10)

Turmoil over finding suitable spouses.

Impaired understanding of child abuse.

Prolonged symptoms left unaddressed lead to disorders.
Respondents reported (65.1%) that the child's life is effected by

the abuse (Appendix D, Q9).

How awareness can be created through

media?
Introduction of specialized programs (Appendix D, Q11).

Awareness can end societal stigmas about victims purity (Public Survey,

Theoretical responses).
Opinionated individuals on talk shows who demoralize victims through means

of religion.
Stop suppression of victims (Appendix D, Q12).

Conclusion
Accepting it is an issue.
Cannot be eradicated immediately.
Contribution from society to end the stigma.
Supporting environment for victims and their

Recommendations
Changes in school curriculums.
Parents teaching children to be aware about surroundings.
Creating an environment where children are comfortable to

report.
Sensitive content in media.
More documentaries.
Create understanding through religion.

THANK YOU