Child protection is an academic field and applied concept focused on safeguarding children from harm, including abuse, neglect, and exploitation, and promoting their well-being. As a research domain, it investigates the etiology, prevalence, forms, and consequences of child maltreatment, alongside the development, implementation, and evaluation of preventative strategies, identification methods, interventions, and systemic responses designed to ensure children's safety and uphold their rights. This interdisciplinary area draws upon legal, social, psychological, medical, and educational perspectives to inform evidence-based policy and practice aimed at protecting vulnerable children.