Preventing Domestic Homicides

Lessons Learned from Tragedies

1st Edition - March 24, 2020
Editors: Peter Jaffe, Katreena Scott, Anna-Lee Straatman
Language: English
Paperback ISBN:
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Preventing Domestic Homicides: Lessons Learned from Tragedies focuses on the diverse nature of domestic homicides and what has been learned about the most effective prevention strategies from emerging research and the work of domestic violence death review committees in Canada, the US, the UK, NZ and AU. Each chapter focuses on different populations—specifically older women, youth dating relationships, indigenous women, immigrant and refugee populations, rural/remote communities, same-sex relationships, homicides with police & military, domestic homicide in the workplace, and children killed in the context of domestic violence. Topics cover current research, risk factors, and include case studies from domestic homicide review committees.

Cases are summarized regarding major themes and recommendations, such as public awareness, professional training, risk assessment, intervention and collaboration amongst service systems. Written for academic and domestic violence researchers in sociology, criminology, psychology and psychiatry by global contributors with on-the-ground domestic homicide experience.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Dedication
List of contributors
Foreword
Introduction for Preventing Domestic Homicides
About Mariska Hargitay
Preface
1. An introduction to domestic homicide: understanding the diverse nature of the problem
Abstract
References
Further reading
2. Older women and domestic homicide
Abstract
Ageism
Gaps in research and practice
Learning from case reviews
Case studies
Themes and recommendations
Themes and recommendations
Summary
References
Case study references
Further reading
3. Domestic homicides in rural communities: challenges in accessing resources
Abstract
Rurality and risk for domestic violence
References
References from case studies
Further reading
4. Domestic homicides within LGBTQ2S+ communities: barriers in disclosing relationships and violence
Abstract
What do we mean by LGBTQ2S+ communities and domestic violence?
Domestic violence within LGBTQ2S+ communities
Domestic homicide within LGBTQ2S+ communities
Case studies
Discussion
Conclusion
References
References from case studies
5. Domestic homicides in teens and young adult dating relationships: ignoring the dangers of dangerous relationships
Abstract
Introduction
Youth, dating violence, and domestic homicide
Prevention and intervention
Case studies
Salt Lake City, UT: the case of Lauren McCluskey and Melvin Rowland
Gateshead, England: the case of Alice Ruggles and Trimaan Dhillon
Dayton, OH: the case of LaShonda Childs and Trendell Goodwin
Discussion
Future research
Concluding comments
References
References from case studies
Further reading
6. Domestic homicide in immigrant communities: lessons learned
Abstract
Introduction
Definitions and statistics
Literature review
Theoretical frameworks
Case studies
Discussion and implications for practice and future research
Implications for policy
Future research
References
References for case studies
7. Perpetrator mental health: depression and suicidality as risk factors for domestic homicide
Abstract
Introduction
Depression and suicidality in perpetrators of domestic homicide
Complexities in examining the role of depression in perpetrators of domestic violence
Recommendations for addressing depression and suicidality as risk factors for domestic violence homicide
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada: the case of Jeanne Cathleen Heard
Themes and recommendations
Southend-on-Sea, Essex, England: the case of Jeannette Goodwin
Themes and recommendations
General discussion and implications
References
Additional references
8. Child homicides in the context of domestic violence: when the plight of children is overlooked
Abstract
Introduction
Child homicide in context
Role of police services
Case study: Mary Shipstone, United Kingdom
Role of child protection and family court
Case study—Jared Osidacz
Role of shelter services
Toronto, Ontario: the case of Ms. Zahra Abdille, Faris Abdille, and Zain Abdille
Discussion
References
Additional media sources
9. Domestic homicides with police and military: understanding the risks enhanced by trauma and workplace culture
Abstract
Introduction
Domestic violence and homicide in the military
Domestic violence and homicide in policing
Potential risk factors associated with domestic homicide in the military and policing
Case study military
Case studies policing
Conclusions and recommendations
References
Further reading
10. Domestic violence and homicide in the workplace
Abstract
How common is domestic violence at work?
Warning signs at work
Domestic homicide at work
Case studies
Responding to workplace DV
Conclusion
References
Further reading
11. Domestic homicide within Indigenous communities: examining violence in the context of historical oppression
Abstract
Dedication
Historical origins of violence against Indigenous women
Authors
Our focus, our stance
Terms and definitions
Issues
Scenarios
Courses of action
Conclusion
References
12. Domestic homicide involving female perpetrators and male victims
Abstract
Perspectives and examples of female-perpetrated domestic homicide of men
Case studies
Conclusion
References
13. Future directions on promoting domestic homicide prevention in diverse populations
Abstract
Introduction
Major themes
Future research
Conclusion
References
Further reading
Index

Peter Jaffe

Dr. Peter Jaffe is a psychologist and Professor in the Faculty of Education at Western University and the Academic Director of the Centre for Research and Education on Violence Against Women & Children. He is the Director Emeritus for the London Family Court Clinic, which a children’s mental health centre is specializing in issues that bring children and families into the justice system in London, Ontario. He has co-authored ten books, 29 chapters and over 80 articles related to domestic violence, the impact of domestic violence on children, homicide prevention and the role of the criminal and family justice systems. For the past 30 years, he has presented workshops across the United States and Canada, as well as Australia, New Zealand, Costa Rica and Europe to various groups including judges, lawyers, health, mental health professionals and educators. Since 1999, he has been on faculty for the National Council of Juvenile & Family Court Judges in the US for judicial education programs entitled “Enhancing Judicial Skills in Domestic Violence Cases”. He was a founding member of Ontario's Chief Coroner’s Domestic Violence Death Review Committee. In 2009, he was named an Officer in the Order of Canada by the Governor General for his work preventing domestic violence in the community.

Affiliations and expertise

Professor, Western University, Director, Centre for Research and Education on Violence Against Women and Children, London, Ontario, Canada

Katreena Scott

Dr. Katreena Scott is an Associate Professor in the Department of Applied Psychology and Human Development at the University of Toronto and the Canada Research Chair in Family Violence Prevention and Intervention. She leads an applied research program aimed at reducing violence in family relationships, with specific expertise is addressing violence perpetration in men and fathers. Dr. Scott is recognized internationally for her intervention work with abusive fathers and nationally for her research on effective interventions for intimate partner violence. The Caring Dads program that she developed (www.caringdads.org) is currently running in many sites across Canada, as well as in the US, UK, Ireland, Wales, Germany and Sweden.

Affiliations and expertise

Applied Psychology and Human Development, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada

Anna-Lee Straatman

Ms. Straatman completed her Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from the University of Western Ontario in 1993. Anna-Lee has had an ongoing working and collaborative relationship with the Centre for Research & Education on Violence against Women & Children since shortly after the centre’s inception. From 1993-2001, Anna-Lee worked as Project Manager for the Youth Relationships Project under the direction of Dr. David Wolfe. From 1998-2001, Anna-Lee was the Project Manager for the Girl Child project under the supervision of Dr. Helene Berman. She was affiliated with the Centre as a Community Research Associate for many years and assumed the role of centre manager from 2010 to 2015. Anna-Lee has conducted interviews with more than two hundred adult survivors of child sexual abuse, including historical abuse in institutions. Anna-Lee has worked with various Victim Service agencies developing educational and training materials regarding trauma, domestic violence and other crimes against persons. Anna-Lee is the Project Manager of the Canadian Domestic Homicide Prevention Initiative with Vulnerable Populations, a five-year Partnership grant funded by the Social Sciences Humanities Research Council of Canada.

Affiliations and expertise

Centre Manager, Centre for Research and Education on Violence Against Women and Children, London, Ontario, Canada