Child homicide by parents in Chile: A gender-based study and analysis of post-filicide attempted suicide

Bénitez-Borrego, Sònia; Guàrdia‐Olmos, Joan; Aliaga-Moore, Álvaro

doi:10.1016/j.ijlp.2012.11.008

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“…Compared to maternal filicide, paternal filicide perpetrators are more likely to have a criminal history (Benítez‐Borrego et al ., ; Wilczynski, ) and to have been violent towards the child previously (Bourget et al ., ; Wilczynski, ). Mental health issues are also prevalent among filicide perpetrators, with some research finding a higher prevalence rate of depression and psychiatric disorders among mothers (Wilczynski, ), while other research reveals no gender differences (Benítez‐Borrego et al ., ; Bourget et al ., ). Up to ten per cent of filicide perpetrators have had substance use problems, with no gender differences observed (Benítez‐Borrego et al ., ; Leveillee et al ., ).…”

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“…Mental health issues are also prevalent among filicide perpetrators, with some research finding a higher prevalence rate of depression and psychiatric disorders among mothers (Wilczynski, ), while other research reveals no gender differences (Benítez‐Borrego et al ., ; Bourget et al ., ). Up to ten per cent of filicide perpetrators have had substance use problems, with no gender differences observed (Benítez‐Borrego et al ., ; Leveillee et al ., ). Given the problematic backgrounds of filicide perpetrators, it is important that appropriate social support mechanisms are available (Wilczynski, ).…”

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“…Generally, while mothers are more likely to kill their biological children, fathers are over‐represented in the killing of non‐genetic kin (Daly and Wilson, ; Liem and Koenraadt, ; Weekes‐Shackelford and Shackelford, ; Wilczynski, ). No gender differences exist in terms of substance use immediately prior to the offence (Benítez‐Borrego et al ., ; Wilczynski, ). Violent assault as a method of killing is more prevalent among fathers compared to mothers, who are more likely to use less violent methods, such as asphyxiation and suffocation (Benítez‐Borrego et al ., ; Bourget et al ., ; Resnick, ; Wilczynski, ).…”

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“…In addition, research reveals that filicidal mothers and fathers have a range of socio‐economic disadvantages, including limited education, poverty and unemployment (Leveillee et al ., ; Wilczynski, ). Compared to maternal filicide, paternal filicide perpetrators are more likely to have a criminal history (Benítez‐Borrego et al ., ; Wilczynski, ) and to have been violent towards the child previously (Bourget et al ., ; Wilczynski, ). Mental health issues are also prevalent among filicide perpetrators, with some research finding a higher prevalence rate of depression and psychiatric disorders among mothers (Wilczynski, ), while other research reveals no gender differences (Benítez‐Borrego et al ., ; Bourget et al ., ).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…In terms of situational characteristics, research reveals that mothers are more likely to kill younger children, while fathers are more likely to kill older children (Benítez‐Borrego et al ., ; Liem and Koenraadt, ; Wilczynski, ). Some studies find that stepchildren are more at risk compared to biological children (Daly and Wilson, ; Weekes‐Shackelford and Shackelford, ), although some research contradicts this (Temrin et al ., ).…”

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Maternal and Paternal Filicide: Case Studies from the Australian Homicide Project

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Data drawn from the Australian Homicide Project were used to examine whether and how maternal and paternal filicide perpetrators differ in terms of motivations for filicide and childhood and adulthood adversities. In addition, key differences between filicide and non‐filicide perpetrators were examined. Data were collected across a number of states and territories in Australia between 2010 and 2013 through interviews with 231 men and women convicted of murder or manslaughter. Of these participants, 14 had perpetrated filicide. Detailed information on the developmental background of the perpetrators, as well as motives and situational contexts of the homicide incidents, was gathered through the interviews. Findings from the current study reveal some important gender differences among filicide perpetrators. For example, filicidal fathers are more likely to perpetrate accidental filicide, and to report unemployment, alcohol and drug problems and previous engagement in child abuse, while filicidal mothers are more likely to perpetrate altruistic or neglectful filicide, and to report mental health problems. In addition, male filicide perpetrators report a greater number of adversities compared to male non‐filicide perpetrators, while female filicide perpetrators display fewer adversities compared to their non‐filicide counterparts. Key Practitioner Messages Practitioners are uniquely placed to assist in filicide prevention. Opportunities for service providers to raise awareness of key risk factors for filicide are crucial. Health and social service providers are ideally placed to screen parents seeking support to uncover early warning risks. Mental health service support is crucial, particularly for mothers, as is screening parents for severe depression or suicidal ideations. Provision of parenting support skills to help parents cope with extreme stress appears salient.

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confidence: 96%

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 97%