Srinagar, April 16 -- In the quiet corners of family homes, a terrifying reality is unfolding for countless children. It's one that is too often hidden behind the false veil of privacy, tradition, and social expectations.

Family sexual abuse is a silent epidemic, one that remains invisible even as it wreaks havoc on the emotional and mental health of young victims. Tragically, the very place that should offer safety and love-the family home-becomes a source of fear and violation for many children.

Across societies, there's a tendency to focus on dangers that exist outside the home: street crime, cyberbullying, and public violence. Yet, the true source of suffering for many children comes from within their own families.

Fathers, brother...