This book is divided into two parts. The first part consists of the development of theories as well as a review of the literature related to risk factors for child maltreatment. The second part presents the first study on risk factors for repeated child maltreatment in Iceland. This book is mainly for students in social work and other related disciplines in Iceland. It is also useful for child protection workers and other practitioners in Iceland. Additionally, this book may well prove useful for researchers in the field of child maltreatment.