Protection against abuse and torture 20. The Committee notes with appreciation the various legislative measures taken to protect children from abuse and torture. However, sources of the Committee indicate that various forms of violence, including physical, physiological and sexual abuse, are still being perpetrated against children. In particular, the Committee was informed that corporal punishment is prevalent within the home and school settings. During the Constructive dialogue with the State Party, the Committee has also observed that the Child Rights Act tolerates reasonable punishment being perpetrated against children; the Committee recommends the State Party to repeal the relevant clause in the Act with a view to completely prohibit corporal punishment in all settings. E. Family environment and alternative care Parental guidance and parental responsibilities 21. The Committee notes that the Child Rights Act recognizes and protects the rights of all children to parental care and that the State Party through the Ministry of Social Welfare Gender and Children’s Affairs has established a Unit called the Family Support Unit, and a Family Case Work Unit. The Committee recommends the State Party to provide technical and financial support to the Family Support Unit and the Family Case Work Unit and ensure their accessibility to families in all districts and marginalized areas of the country. The Committee further recommends the State Party to strengthen the support systems for vulnerable families and take appropriate measures to support and foster the capacity of parents, to perform their responsibilities in the upbringing of their children through family support programmes Separation of children and family reunification 22. The Committee recommends the state party to strengthen the process of family reunification for children who are separated from their families as a result of conflict and the Ebola crisis. The Committee further urges the State Party to provide support to economically underprivileged families instead of resorting to alternative care to children who come from such families. Alternative care and adoption 23. The Committee notes with appreciation the legislative measures taken to ensure that children deprived of parental care or their family environment are provided with alternative care arrangements. Form the Constructive dialogue with the State Party 9