Filicide-Suicide - The Killing of Children in the Context of Separation, Divorce and Custody Disputes (Hardcover)

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.

General

Imprint:	Palgrave Macmillan
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	March 2014
First published:	2014
Authors:	K. O'hagan
Dimensions:	216 x 140 x 19mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	230
ISBN-13:	978-1-137-02431-2
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social welfare & social services > Child welfare Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social work > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Crime & criminology > General Promotions
LSN:	1-137-02431-3
Barcode:	9781137024312

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