Child Victims of Homicide

by Christine Alder, Ken Polk

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780521802215
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	07/02/2001
Pages:	198
Product dimensions:	5.98(w) x 9.02(h) x 0.63(d)

Table of Contents

1. Introduction; 2. What is 'child homicide'?; 3. Mothers who kill their newborn infants; 4. Mothers who kill their young children; 5. Men who kill children in the family; 6. Men who kill children outside the family; 7. Conclusion.

Editorial Reviews

'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

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