PANEL ORGAN - KIIT University

As many as 275 million children worldwide are exposed to violence in the HOME. Violence
against children is a violation of their human rights – a disturbing reality of every society.
It can never be justified whether for disciplinary reasons or cultural tradition. Children
who live with and are aware of violence in the home face many challenges and risks that
can last throughout their lives. The impact of witnessing family violence on children
seems to extend beyond their social, emotional and behavioral problems to more general
aspects of their health and all round development. Child abuse and family violence are
inextricably interwoven and violets each and every part of CRC both by the parents and
state to which the children belong to. Only a small proportion of acts of violence against
children is reported and investigated, and few perpetrators held to account. In many parts
of the world there are no systems responsible for recording, or thoroughly investigating,
reports of violence against children, especially within family. Yet, very little is known
regarding the cost of family violence against children and youth in specific socio-cultural
context. This panel will try to understand the various issues involved in violence against
children and youth within families and develop basic theoretical approaches for suggesting
interventions. Topics include but are not limited to:
• Exposure to parental fights;
• Witnessing or experiencing abuse and/or violence within family;
• Child abuse and neglect within family;
• Physical punishment.
• Sibling Violence;
• Teenage violence/aggression against parents;
• Violation of Child Right within Family;
• Victimization and Policy Response;
• Victimization and Human Rights initiative
PAPER PRESENTERS
SEKHAR, Chitra ,Adjunct Professor, Inter Disciplinary Studies, Carleton University,
Ottawa, Canada, E-mail: