Children account for 10-20% of all homicide victims in Australia, UK, Canada and the United States. Unlike other forms of homicide where men are by far the most likely perpetrators, studies show that women are as equally likely as men to commit child homicide. The authors ask who are the most likely killers of infants--mothers or fathers? Who are the most likely killers of adolescents--family or outsiders? They also consider patterns in suicide/homicides. The book draws on Australian case studies and comparative statistics from the UK and North America.
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'Child Victims of Homicide is cutting-edge research about male and female violence on children in the State of Victoria, Australia.' Journal of Family Studies
'... thoughtful and well-researched analysis of the subject area ... policy makers and future policy makers in the area of child and community welfare could particularly benefit from thoughtful consideration of these research findings.' Alternative Law Journal
'... the book sets the scene for future research. It is an easy, free flowing text suitable for academics, students of criminology, psychology and social work and forensic practitioners alike.' The British Journal of Forensic Practice
'... thoughtful and well-researched analysis of the subject area ... policy makers and future policy makers in the area of child and community welfare could particularly benefit from thoughtful consideration of these research findings.' Alternative Law Journal
'... the book sets the scene for future research. It is an easy, free flowing text suitable for academics, students of criminology, psychology and social work and forensic practitioners alike.' The British Journal of Forensic Practice
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Children account for 10-20% of all homicide victims in Australia, UK, Canada and US. Unlike other forms of homicide, studies show that women are just as likely as men to commit child homicide. The book draws on Australian case studies and comparative statistics from the UK and North America.
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Homicide generally is a horrific crime, but we are especially moved by the tragedy of children being killed. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
homicide victimisation, honour contests, child homicide, maternal filicide, facto spouse, fatal assaults, street gang violence, facto partner, lethal violence, homicide studies, doing gender, ultimate victim, female violence Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
United States, Case Nos, United Kingdom, Leigh Leigh, Mary Bell, Pam Clarence, Peter Dixon, Sheila Keith, Time Magazine New!
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Homicide generally is a horrific crime, but we are especially moved by the tragedy of children being killed. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
homicide victimisation, honour contests, child homicide, maternal filicide, facto spouse, fatal assaults, street gang violence, facto partner, lethal violence, homicide studies, doing gender, ultimate victim, female violence Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
United States, Case Nos, United Kingdom, Leigh Leigh, Mary Bell, Pam Clarence, Peter Dixon, Sheila Keith, Time Magazine New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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