This book explores the phenomenon of children being suddenly and
often brutally killed by parents who have invariably professed
their love for them. It reviews 128 cases of filicide in the UK
between 1994 and 2012. The cases are presented in a way in which
the magnitude of each tragedy is acknowledged.
Very often in these cases, relationships between the parents are
disintegrating, or, parents have already separated in an atmosphere
of bitterness and hostility. Professionals may be involved trying
to ensure that the children are not being used and exploited by
either parent. Custody and access is usually a major source of
tension. The book identifies relationship and family patterns in
which the situation may rapidly deteriorate, and a parent may begin
to perceive the child's life as the ultimate weapon in the dispute
with their partner. O'Hagan explores the legal contexts which
provide guidance for the key agencies involved. He provides
frameworks for assessment derived from actual cases, and considers
the implications for frontline workers.
This book will be a valuable resource for criminology and social
work scholars as well as practitioners, trainers and managers
working in the fields of social work, child protection and law.
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