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When a woman is protected, so is her family. We ensure that children accompanying survivors have a secure, nurturing space that shields them from the traumatic effects of violence.
Children exposed to domestic violence or harassment are often invisible victims. The PWPA Protection System acts decisively to ensure that any child accompanying a survivor experiences minimal secondary trauma and receives care in a child-sensitive environment.
Through upgrades supported by development programs like AWAAZ-II, newly refurbished centers such as the **WPC Lahore**, explicitly include dedicated child play areas and secure family spaces.
Trauma psychologists provide guidance to mothers on helping children navigate the emotional distress caused by abuse.
All 36 state-run shelter facilities are authorized to house dependent children, ensuring families are not forcibly torn apart during crises.
The **Criminal Law (Amendment) Bill 2025** is a monumental step for family welfare. By amending the penal code to strictly prohibit the eviction of a wife and children from their shared residence, the state guarantees that minors will not be upended into homelessness by abusive or spiteful caretakers. It secures a right to residence, putting a child’s safety, education predictability, and shelter above all.
"When we invest in the protections of women, we are intrinsically investing in the safe upbringing, mental fortitude, and successful trajectory of their children."