Children exposed to violence

Synopsis

Children Exposed to Violence answers these critical questions, bringing us closer to solving one of today's most prominent social problems. Focusing on domestic violence, community violence, and war and terrorism in the lives of children from birth to age 17, two dozen foremost authorities synthesize current knowledge and present the comprehensive, focused research agenda we need to work toward solutions. Readers will: understand how exposure to violence affects physical health, psychological well-being, social development, and academic achievement, get up-to-date statistics on violence and research on prevalence, pinpoint the gaps in our current knowledge, learn from promising interventions, review existing and emerging public policies, examine recommendations for future research in support of best practices.