Domestic Homicide - Patterns and Dynamics (Paperback)

The literature on domestic violence will often treat homicide as its most extreme outcome. The reality is more nuanced, with many domestic homicides occurring within a history of abusive behaviour. This book offers a much-needed synthesis of the literature on domestic homicide, covering its history; the theories supporting it; its various forms such as filicide, intimate partner homicide, parricide, siblicide and familicide; and its prevention. The authors explore the predominant theories that have been used to explain domestic homicides in general, as well as specific subtypes of domestic homicide. Each chapter then takes a chronological approach in examining relationships between victim and perpetrator in the most prominent types of domestic homicide. Drawing on the empirical evidence, it offers a unique insight into the dynamics of domestic homicides, and debunks some of the common stereotypes surrounding it. The book concludes with an overview of the main areas of prevention of domestic homicide and offers recommendations for professionals working in domestic violence services, medical practitioners and mental health services. This book will be of interest to criminologists, psychiatrists, psychologists and sociologists alike, and will be key reading for a range of courses on violence, abuse and aggression.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Routledge Studies in Criminal Behaviour
Release date:	February 2021
First published:	2018
Authors:	Marieke Liem • Frans Koenraadt
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 17mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	210
ISBN-13:	978-0-367-48223-7
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Psychology > Criminal or forensic psychology Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Crime & criminology > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > Violence in society > Domestic violence Promotions
LSN:	0-367-48223-1
Barcode:	9780367482237

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