Preventing child abuse is not about pointing fingers—it’s about opening eyes. When we understand who is at greater risk of becoming a perpetrator—and why—we create space for prevention that is rooted in compassion, not blame. Research gives us the roadmap. It's up to us—child welfare teams, educators, medical professionals, and community members—to follow it. Let’s use what we know to protect the ones who can’t protect themselves. That’s the power of research done right