WHEN homes turn violent towards children, the psychosocial damage is lifelong. In Pakistan, parental violence is reaching grave levels. This should prompt a public and political, not private, response. Despite legal protections, addressing deeply interlinked social and mental health issues has become crucial, says the Society for the Protection of the Rights of the Child. With fewer than 500 clinical psychologists — only 270 to 400 are available to a population exceeding 240m — violence by parents is likely to grow. Sparc’s research reveals a tragic spike in murders by family members, including parents: last June........

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