In this issue of Pediatric Clinics of North America , guest editors Drs. Joel A. Fein and Megan H. Bair-Merritt bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Addressing Violence in Pediatric Practice . Pediatricians can play a major role in violence prevention through recognition of and intervention for inadequate parenting, provision of social support to families, recognition and management of behavior problems, and promotion of preschool and early childhood education programs. This issue provides current information to pediatricians as they seek to support their parents and families and prevent violence against children.