Providing an evidence-based understanding of the causes and consequences of violence against children, this book features experts in the field who examine the best practices used to help protect children from violence. It reviews various types of violence including physical and sexual abuse, (cyber-)bullying, human trafficking, and war. "The contributing authors in this book bring a wealth of practice and research experience applying psychology to the long-standing and endemic nature of violence towards children ? this is an important contribution to the question of how to use evidence-based practice to reduce violence towards children." - Professor David Crighton, Durham University, in The Psychologist "Protecting Children from Violence will be useful to professionals in a variety of disciplines, such as clinical psychology, criminal justice, law enforcement, and public policy. It also provides therapists with a valuable overview of empirical research, a first step toward the integration of these findings into effective policy and practice." - Mary Lindahl, Ph.D., Marymount University in PsycCRITIQUES "A must-read, Lampinen and Sexton-Radek's book reflects the vibrancy and breadth of a crucial field of scientific study-protecting children from violence. Chapters cover a wide range of important topics. This book is essential reading for all who care about children's welfare." - Gail S. Goodman, University of California, Davis, USA???? "This book provides an excellent, research based overview of violence against children and makes empirically based suggestions for addressing this problem.?It is an outstanding resource for researchers and child advocates." -Monica L. McCoy, Ph.D., Converse College, USA "A major strength of this volume is that it focuses on evidence-based practices. This by itself will add to the field... [It] highlights the complex nature of children's exposure to violence and the importance of considering all contextual levels when trying to understand violence exposure... I can see this book being beneficial to social work students (and social workers) as well as practioners working with children, and graduate students in clinical/counselling programs." - Manfred H.M.van Dulmen, Kent State University, USA