* Who are the child abusers? * Who kills children? * How can we learn from the available research to improve the protection of children? Child abuse horrifies the public, engenders fierce debate in the media, and creates anxiety in even the most experienced professionals. In this book, the authors examine the available evidence base in order to challenge the myths and controversies that have emerged in this contested area. Readers are offered up-to-date research and case material, to assist in the assessment of risk and physical danger. Emphasis is placed on the importance of the child protection-psychiatry interface, and the extremes of child abuse homicide. The Child Abusers will be essential reading for any professional in the field of child protection.