Schizophrenia and violent crime: the experience of parents

Article Abstract:

Studies show the importance of psychiatric health care professionals in taking the responsibility and initiative for educating, informing, and supporting family members of mentally ill patients who have committed violent crimes. Discussion includes the four status passages affecting family members with regard to illness onset, diagnosis, crime, and psychiatric referral.

Family

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Biology, childhood trauma, and murder: rethinking justice

Article Abstract:

The article examines the links between child abuse and/or neglect and resultant biological changes that increase the individual's likelihood of committing homicide and/or other violent acts. Implications for offender accountability and treatment delivery are discussed.

Psychological aspects, Child development, Violence, Adult child abuse victims

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Putting community risk in perspective: a look at correlations, causes and controls

Article Abstract:

The article examines the causal mechanisms associating violence and severe mental illness for developing more effective legal methods of controlling community risk.

Comparative analysis, Crime prevention, Violence research

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