Teen mothers kill their babies
When a young child is murdered, the most frequent perpetrator is a victim's parent or stepparent (1). Rates of infanticide parallel suicide rates rather than murder.
•Infant, Child, and Teen Mortality Male infants face a slightly elevated risk for being killed in their first year of life, compared to females.
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Description:Abstract The tragedy of maternal filicide, or child murder by mothers, has occurred throughout history and throughout the world. This review of the research literature sought to identify common predictors in the general population as well as in correctional and psychiatric samples. Further research is needed to improve identification of children and mothers at risk.
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Date: 2018-12-25
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