How can we seek justice and redress for the sexual abuse ofchildren and better prevent the occurrence of such abuse? This work bringstogether the thoughts on this question advanced by leading scholars, from arange of disciplinary backgrounds, from around the world. These thinkers somealso professional practitioners provide new perspectives on sanctioned andinformal responses to abuse in religious, educational and total institutions,as well as to abuse carried out in non-institutional settings. 

The Sexual Abuse of Children will be a valuable resource forresearchers, students and those who deal with related issues in professionalcontexts