Domestic Violence and Homicide Antecedents

Author: Murray A. Straus Publisher: Family Violence Research Program Publication: Bulletin of the New York Academy of Medicine, Vol. 62, No. 5 Document Date:                  June 1986 Category: Crime And Violence > Homicide Related Categories: Crime And Violence > Domestic Violence/Abuse Crime And Violence > Spouse/Partner Abuse Family Relations > Conflict   This paper examines the nature and prevalence of intrafamily homicide in the United States and describes the connection between non-lethal family violence and homicide.  It also offers a public health perspective on family violence and recommends strategies for primary prevention. Click to read this article... (PDF) Send us feedback on this article Bookmark this link