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Child Murder by Mothers: Patterns and Prevention

NCJ Number
243483
Journal
World Psychiatry Volume: 6 Issue: 3 Dated: October 2007 Pages: 137-141
Author(s)
Susan Hatters Friedman; Phillip J. Resnick
Date Published
October 2007
Length
5 pages
Annotation
This article discusses child murder by mothers.
Abstract
The tragedy of maternal filicide, or child murder by mothers, has occurred throughout history and throughout the world. This review of the research literature sought to identify common predictors in the general population as well as in correctional and psychiatric samples. Further research is needed to improve identification of children and mothers at risk. Infanticide laws are discussed. Suggestions for prevention are made based on the current literature and the authors' experiences. (Published Abstract)