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Abstract In Pakistan, child abuse has risen alarmingly, i.e., 30% of cases from 2020-2021 statistics.1 WHO comprehensively drafts the definition as, "Child abuse or maltreatment constitutes all forms of physical and or emotional ill-treatment, sexual abuse, neglect or negligent treatment, or commercial or other exploitation, resulting in actual or potential harm to the child’s health, survival, development or dignity in the context of a relationship or responsibilities, trust or power." There is an urgent need to address these issues in the prevention, psychotherapeutic treatment and rehabilitation of such victims and suffering. On the contrary, there will be a scary consequence. According to WHO, about 1 billion old children (2-17 years) across the globe are subjected to physical, sexual, or emotional harm by their caregivers or strangers  Violence or abuse does not have boundaries of country, religion, class, or gender.2 At the same time, the related stigma keeps it underreported. Every year, around 500 million children suffer from abuse. In the USA, more than 3 million cases are reported, causing 2000 deaths and 18000 permanent disabilities, the victim results every year. The count for sexually molested girls is 1 in 4, and for boys, it is 1 in 7.3 In New Delhi, Child abuse is 8 in 10 kids, whereas boys (7 in 10 kids) are more vulnerable than girls (6.5 in 10 kids).4 The percentage of sexual abuse in India is 52% only admitted patients annually, whereas statistics for unreported and other molestation are unknown.5 In Sri Lanka, more than 40000 children were involved in prostitution, where children are used by paedophile sex tourists.6

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