Type:	Journal Article
Title:	Filicide in the context of parental separation
Other Titles:	Australian journal of family law
Authors:	McKenzie, Mandy Kirkwood, Deborah
Keywords:	Post-separation violence;Perpetrators;Impact on children and young people;Personal stories;Family law;Homicide
Year:	2013
Publisher:	Butterworths
Citation:	27 (1), May 2013
Notes:	This Australian journal article explores the issue of intentional filicide committed within the context of parental separation. It highlights the highly gendered nature of the crime, where a significant proportion of perpetrators are the fathers rather than mothers. Comparisons of motivations for committing filicide are made between genders. Additionally, in many such cases, these women have previously experienced intimate partner violence at the hands of their children’s father. The article outlines the existing national and international research and knowledge about filicide in the context of parental separation and the role and extent of involvement with family law courts in such situations. The article uses illustrative case studies to demonstrate the significant impact of this issue.
URI:	https://anrows.intersearch.com.au/anrowsjspui/handle/1/14845
ISSN:	0817623X
Appears in Collections:	Journal Articles

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