The global community committed to end all forms of violence against children by 2030. But the Europe and Central Asia region - and the world as a whole - are not on track to keep this promise to children. A new analysis of data by UNICEF finds that, despite efforts, violence against children across the Europe and Central Asia region remains high. At the same time, there is a growing recognition that violence against children is unacceptable, and most countries in Europe and Central Asia have prohibited all corporal punishment of children, including at home. But to have the intended impact, legislation must be backed by investment in the systems and services that prevent and protect children from violence. This policy brief includes recommendations which are based on a large - and growing - evidence base regarding violence prevention and response including strategies that account for the age, gender, and other intersecting vulnerabilities children may face. Many of these are already being implemented by governments in the region, and around the world. Yet, all too often, implementation is too slow to help the children who need protection now. To make an impact, they must be scaled quickly.