Implementing child maltreatment prevention programmes : what the experts say / Katherine A. Hardcastle, Mark A. Bellis, Karen Hughes & Dinesh Sethi.

Includes bibliographical references.

Contributors -- Executive summary -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Developing the political and cultural landscape -- 3. Developing the programme -- 4. Developing the assets -- 5. Conclusion -- References -- Appendix 1. Programme directory.

"Child maltreatment can result in not only immediate physical and mental harm to children but also long-term consequences throughout their lives. Measurably reducing child maltreatment requires action from politicians, practitioners and the public. Internationally, some individuals and groups have pioneered programmes to prevent child maltreatment, or been instrumental in changing strategies or policies to protect children's rights. Although scholarly papers capture many of these successes, they can omit key points on how to establish and sustain successful interventions. This handbook - based on a series of interviews with the world's leading experts on preventing child maltreatment - aims to fill this gap by providing practical information to policy-makers, practitioners and others on implementing prevention programmes." --Publisher's website.