Theoretical and empirical considerations for examining homicide perpetration among military veterans
Here, we examine theoretical and empirical issues pertaining to homicide perpetration among military veterans, a group with significant psychiatric and behavioral morbidity. Our goal is that this research aids in the design and implementation of equitable prevention strategies and is congruent with...
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| Format: | Print Article |
| Language: | English |
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2024
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Routledge handbook of homicide studies
Year: 2024, Pages: 105-121 |
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| Summary: | Here, we examine theoretical and empirical issues pertaining to homicide perpetration among military veterans, a group with significant psychiatric and behavioral morbidity. Our goal is that this research aids in the design and implementation of equitable prevention strategies and is congruent with best practices in establishing “what works” to promote public safety and improve the lives of vulnerable populations. We begin by drawing on different theoretical orientations as a means to describe homicide among veterans. Contributions from the intellectual domains of sociology, psychology, and the biological/medical sciences are emphasized. Next, we briefly review what little is known about veteran homicide offending, followed by our own preliminary analyses derived from a nationally representative survey of inmates in state and federal prisons. We conclude the chapter by discussing implications for criminal justice policy, with a focus on veteran-specific risk assessments. Directions for future research are also given. |
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| Item Description: | Literaturverzeichnis: Seite 117-121 |
| ISBN: | 9781032506593 |
