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The murdered child and his killers

D Kaplun, R Reich

    The American Journal of Psychiatry
    |July 1, 1976
    PubMed
    Summary

    Child homicide cases reveal patterns of long-term familial child maltreatment and social deviance among assailants. Survivors often experienced ongoing abuse, highlighting needs for improved psychiatric and social work intervention.

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    Area of Science:

    • Forensic Psychiatry
    • Child Psychology
    • Criminology

    Background:

    • Child homicide is a critical public health issue.
    • Understanding contributing factors is essential for prevention.
    • Previous studies have not fully explored familial dynamics and social agency involvement.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To identify social and psychiatric factors contributing to child homicide.
    • To examine the outcomes for surviving siblings.
    • To assess the role of social agencies in families with child homicide.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective analysis of 112 child homicide cases in New York City (1968-1969).
    • Review of case files, including familial history, assailant background, and victim demographics.
    • Examination of social agency records and involvement.

    Main Results:

    • A pattern of long-term familial child maltreatment was observed, affecting siblings and continuing post-homicide.
    • Victims were typically preschoolers; assailants were often mothers or paramours with histories of assaultiveness and social deviance, acting in impulsive rage.
    • Sexual abuse of victims and assailant psychosis/suicidality were infrequent.

    Conclusions:

    • Child homicide is often linked to pervasive familial maltreatment and assailant social deviance.
    • Surviving siblings remain vulnerable to ongoing abuse.
    • Improved preventative strategies by psychiatrists and social workers are crucial.

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