From one of the nation's leading experts in child abuse prevention policy comes a comprehensive collection of research in an effort to create and strengthen effective programs designed to prevent child abuse. Dr. Deborah Daro, Senior Research Fellow from the University of Chicago, has spent years focusing on the necessity of early intervention programs in order to enhance child development and keep children safe from the threats of domestic abuse. Confronting Child Abuse provides in-depth research and analysis that describes the scope and causes of child abuse while examining the current policies and laws in place to prevent it. Through discussion and education, Daro offers a practical assessment of future strategies that could put an end to child abuse.