NCJ Number
118819
Journal
Journal of Family Violence Volume: 3 Issue: 4 Dated: (1988) Pages: 339-346
Date Published
1988
Length
8 pages
Annotation
This study describes a population of 36 parents or parent figures arrested or charged for killing their children under the age of 6 years between 1982 and 1986.
Abstract
This profile on parent-on-child homicide includes demographic and social characteristics of offenders and victims, circumstances of offense, and arrest and court dispositions. 16 references. (Author abstract modified)