Protecting Children from Violence
Evidence-Based Interventions
edited by James Michael Lampinen and Kathy Sexton-Radek
HQ784 .V55 P76 2010
New Arrivals, 2nd floor
I had the pleasure of spending the weekend bowling with my little niece for her birthday, as she turned eight years-old two days before. While I don’t have children of my own, my siblings and friends have more than made up for it, surrounding me with little ones running around. With that sort of influence, conversations about keeping kids safe obviously come out of those interactions. This week’s featured title takes a look at children and their protection from a variety of dangers.
Lampinen and Sexton-Radek, professors at University of Arkansas and Elmhurst College, respectively, have pulled together a comprehensive volume of articles that discuss children and violence in a broad context. Not only do they focus on the ‘usual suspects’ of physical and sexual abuse, the chapters also cover topics like household harm, peer victimization and bullying, even global health inequalities. Over thirty contributors analyze various angles of child safety and provide plenty of food for thought, and of course, references for further research. This book would be an excellent place when starting your research with regards to child rearing and safety.
