Web resource:	http://www.aic.gov.au/documents/C/C/3/%7BCC334155-D9E6-4635-84FB-32A81C3A3C69%7Drpp104_001.pdf
Type:	Conference Paper
Title:	Homicide followed by suicide: a unique type of lethal violenceResearch and Public Policy Series
Other Titles:	Domestic-related homicide : keynote papers from the 2008 international con[cut]
Authors:	Liem, Marieke
Keywords:	Risk assessment;Homicide
Year:	2009
Publisher:	Australian Institute of Criminology
Citation:	No. 104
Notes:	General Overview:This keynote paper from the 2008 International Conference on Homicide considers homicide-suicide as a unique type of violence. It suggests that this violence cannot be understood as an extension of either homicidal or suicidal behaviour. Discussion:This paper discusses the particularities of homicide followed by a suicide or a parasuicide. The author begins with a literature review suggesting that this violence has been understood as an extension of either homicidal or suicidal behaviour, rather than a unique kind of violence. Through case study analysis Liem suggests that suicide following a homicide is different to both homicide and suicide. Whilst all three kinds of violence are based on severe mental instability, the perpetrators of homicide-suicide also experienced feelings of far-reaching dependency on the victim(s). The author discusses the implications of her findings for homicide-suicide prevention. Liem suggests that professionals ought to consider that individuals reporting suicidal ideation may also be experiencing homicidal ideation and vice-versa. Further, those incarcerated for homicide must be considered at risk of suicide. Finally, firearms control and legislative restriction is useful in the prevention of homicide, suicide and homicide-suicide.
URI:	https://anrows.intersearch.com.au/anrowsjspui/handle/1/21142
ISBN:	9781921532429
Physical description:	v, 94 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Appears in Collections:	Conference Papers

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