Abstract :
Child abuse that is a phenomenon preventing the child’s growth and development, is a multi-faceted problem. It has a complex structure in terms of its characteristics, dynamics, causes, and conseguences. Therefore, it is required that it should be a combination of multidisciplinary approaches. For this purpose, family, school, and community based child abuse prevention programsa re being developed. Knowing the contents, target group, and properties of these programs will provide an important insight for community mental health nurses which play an active rol in the prevention of child abuse. For this reason, in this article, programs implemented to prevent child abuse will be discussed, examples from studies in different areas will be presented, and recommendations for mental health nurses will be offered.
