"We will strengthen our approach to addressing one of the greatest public safety and public health epidemics of our time -- and that is children's exposure to violence." 2

- Eric H. Holder

In 2010, U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder announced the launch of the "Defending Childhood" initiative to help prevent children's and young people's exposure to violence, mitigate its effects and put an end to cycles of violence that undermine the public's health. During this webcast, he described his vision for this initiative and its progress so far.