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Domestic Homicide And Homicide-Suicide In The Older Population, Brianna L. O'Neil
Domestic Homicide And Homicide-Suicide In The Older Population, Brianna L. O'Neil
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Extensive research has been conducted on domestic homicide in younger populations; however, very little is known about such incidents in the older population. It is vital that this gap in the literature be filled as Canada’s older population has been increasing. Data for this study was provided by the Ontario Domestic Violence Death Review Committee. Ninety-two domestic homicide and suicide cases were examined to determine whether there were differences between younger age groups (30 to 50 years of age) and older age groups (55 years of age and older). Information was gathered on prominent characteristics and risk factors within cases …