Family Homicide in Australia

Author: Jenny Mouzos, Catherine Rushforth Publisher: Australian Institute of Criminology Publication: Trends and Issues in Crime and Criminal Justice, No.255 Document Date:                  June 01, 2003 Category: Crime And Violence > Homicide Related Categories: Crime And Violence > Domestic Violence/Abuse Family Relations > Parent/Adult Child Relations Family Relations > Parental Conflict Family Relations > Sibling Relations   This paper looks at the prevalence and characteristics of various types of family homicides, such as partner, parent, and child murder.  It also discusses the need for specific prevention strategies in Australia to target each type. Click to read this article... (PDF) Send us feedback on this article Bookmark this link