Preventing Domestic Homicides
Lessons Learned from Tragedies
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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.
Key Features
- Focuses on the diverse nature of domestic homicides from emerging research around the world
- Includes coverage on marginalized populations, children witnessing intimate partner violence, elder abuse, LGBTQ abuse and intimate partner violence, to name a few
- Includes actual global case studies written by contributors with on-the-ground case review experience
Readership
Academic and Domestic Violence Researchers in Sociology, Criminology, Psychology and Psychiatry. In addition, Students, Mental Health Professionals, Public Health and Social Workers
Table of Contents
- 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
Product details
- No. of pages: 326
- Language: English
- Copyright: © Academic Press 2020
- Published: March 24, 2020
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Paperback ISBN: 9780128194638
- eBook ISBN: 9780128194645
About the Editors
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