VIOLENCE provides an in-depth look at an increasingly frightening global issue. It explores subjects such as: domestic violence and the damage that goes on behind closed doors; gun and knife crime, and whether they are actually getting worse; violence and entertainment - should they ever be combined? Using the actual words of people with direct experience of violence, plus views and statistics from experts, VIOLENCE is a highly informative, thought-provoking read. The VOICES series brings alive a range of modern-day issues - many of them highly controversial - and aims to stimulate debate and discussion. Firsthand quotes from young people and figures in authority present often opposing views, and offer a global perspective on a wide variety of questions relating to each topic. Summaries of statistics complement the text and provide further food for thought.