| Description |
1 online resource (v, 151 p.) |
| Contents |
Reasons for child murder -- Mothers who kill -- Fathers who kill -- Other caretakers who kill -- Child murder and the court system -- Searching for prevention |
| Summary |
From mothers who kill their children in post-partum fugues, to fathers who murder their kids for revenge against an estranged wife, the stories in this book are chilling yet real, and bring home the message that children are vulnerable to violence even inthe care of those who should love and protect them the most. Sadly, child murder by parents and caregivers happens more frequently than one might guess, and while each case is different, there are often warning signs that something might be amiss. Signsof physical abuse may precede the ultimate act of murder. A mother's mental state after the |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 127-145) and index |
| Notes |
English |
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Description based on print version record and CIP data provided by publisher; resource not viewed |
| Subject |
Filicide.
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Infanticide.
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Children -- Crimes against.
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Caregivers -- Psychology
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Infanticide
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TRUE CRIME -- Murder -- General.
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Caregivers -- Psychology
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Children -- Crimes against
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Filicide
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Infanticide
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Barnamord.
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Barn -- brott mot.
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Föräldrar.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Wells, Sandra, 1950-
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| LC no. |
2021679497 |
| ISBN |
9781442200791 |
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1282522167 |
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9781282522169 |
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1442200790 |
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9786612522161 |
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661252216X |
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