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    Familicide and Family Law: A study of filicide-suicide following separation

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    Authors
    Johnson, Carolyn
    Date
    2006
    Type
    Journal Article
    
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    Johnson, C. 2006. Familicide and Family Law: A study of filicide-suicide following separation. Family Court Review. 44 (3): pp. 448-463.
    Source Title
    Family Court Review
    DOI
    10.1111/j.1744-1617.2006.00099.x
    ISSN
    1531-2445
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/33883
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    • Curtin Research Publications
    Abstract

    This article is based on a qualitative study undertaken in Western Australia, which examined in depth seven cases of family homicide followed by suicide where disputed custody and/or access was identified as being an issue. These offenses typically consist of one or more young children being murdered by their father, the homicide being followed by the perpetrator's suicide. Common factors are identified and suggestions made for screening and proactive management of high-risk cases. Possible explanations of perpetrators’ motivation are proposed. Trauma effects on survivors are described. Recommendations for future policy, practice, and research are made.

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