The charity is dedicated to reducing the key root causes of interpersonal violence: child neglect and maltreatment.
The research identifies and actively promotes UK adoption of global best practice methods and programs to address violence, e.g. the Nurse-Family Partnership.
[3] WAVE works with police, government departments, academics and other voluntary organizations to improve understanding of the most effective strategies and policies for reducing violence and child maltreatment.
In 2008 WAVE cooperated with the Centre for Social Justice and the Smith Institute to write and publish the booklet Early Intervention: Good Parents, Great Kids, Better Citizens.
[8] WAVE's funding comes from national and local government bodies, police forces, foundations and trusts, as well as donations from private individuals.