Child Homicide Flashcards
1
Q
What are the two types of child homicide?
A
Filicide (custodial figure it: parent)
Non-filicide
2
Q
Describe neonaticide
A
Killing of Newborn under 1 day Often by biological mother Abscence of MH Often unwanted, unplanned pregnancy Living at home with parents
3
Q
What are the 7 stages a mother who commits infanticide goes through?
A
Discovery of pregnancy Fear Concealment of pregnant Emotional isolation Denial dissociation Panic
4
Q
What are the 5 categories of child filicide?
A
Neonaticide Infanticide Fatal child abuse Familicide Filicide-suicide
5
Q
What is fatal child abuse?
A
Often step father History of malnourishment and neglect Assert dominance/violence Not intending to kill Shaking or throwing against wall Abcense of psych
6
Q
What is filicide- suicide?
A
Parent kills child then themselves Often biological father Intentional Perpetrated in context of a custody battle Often mental illness present
7
Q
What is familicide?
A
Spousal revenge Killing of more than one family member Taking anger of mother out on child Intentional Often father
