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Adolescent murderers.

A Labelle1, J M Bradford, D Bourget

  • 1Research Department, Royal Ottawa Hospital, Ontario.

Canadian Journal of Psychiatry. Revue Canadienne De Psychiatrie
|October 1, 1991
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This study profiled 14 adolescent murderers, finding common factors like psychiatric illness and substance abuse. Understanding these risk factors may aid in prevention and rehabilitation efforts.

Area of Science:

  • Forensic Psychiatry
  • Adolescent Psychology
  • Criminology

Background:

  • Understanding the multifaceted factors contributing to adolescent violence is crucial for developing effective interventions.
  • Previous research has explored various risk factors, but a comprehensive profile of adolescent murderers remains an area of interest.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To retrospectively analyze clinical, developmental, and environmental factors in adolescent murderers.
  • To compare findings with existing literature and identify patterns.
  • To develop a tentative profile to guide preventive and rehabilitative strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective chart review of 14 adolescent murderers referred to a forensic psychiatric clinic over 11 years.
  • Analysis of clinical, developmental, and environmental data.

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  • Comparison of results with previous studies.

    • Main Results:

    • The majority of subjects originated from split families.
    • A higher-than-expected prevalence of psychiatric illness was observed.
    • Commonly identified issues included prior psychiatric contact, antisocial behavior, and substance abuse.

    Conclusions:

    • A tentative profile of adolescents at risk for homicide can be formulated.
    • Identifying these risk factors may inform targeted preventive interventions.
    • Findings suggest potential directions for rehabilitation programs for adolescent offenders.