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Adolescent femicide: a population-based study.

Tamera Coyne-Beasley1, Kathryn E Moracco, Michael J Casteel

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Division of Community Pediatrics, School of Medicine, the Injury Prevention Research Center, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 27599, USA. coybea@med.unc.edu

Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine
|April 16, 2003
PubMed
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Adolescent femicide contexts vary by age, with younger victims more likely killed by family during arguments. High-risk behaviors in victims increase femicide risk, necessitating targeted interventions for vulnerable female adolescents.

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Area of Science:

  • Forensic Science
  • Criminology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Homicide is a leading cause of death for adolescent girls.
  • Adolescent femicide, particularly among younger teens (11-14), is understudied.
  • Understanding the context of adolescent femicide is crucial for prevention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To gather quantitative and contextual data on adolescent femicide.
  • To compare femicide contexts between younger (11-14) and older (15-18) adolescents.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of North Carolina medical examiner data (1990-1995) for female homicide victims aged 11-18.
  • Police interviews for cases from 1993-1995 to determine context, victim-perpetrator relationship, and criminal histories.

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Main Results:

  • 90 female victims aged 11-18 were identified; 63 were 15-18 years old.
  • Firearms were used in 55% of cases; 40% of victims were behind in school.
  • Common contexts included altercations, relationship issues, and reckless firearm use; most perpetrators were older men with criminal records.

Conclusions:

  • Femicide contexts differed significantly by age group.
  • Younger adolescents were more often killed by family during arguments.
  • Victims often engaged in high-risk behaviors, highlighting the need for targeted interventions for at-risk female adolescents.