CRM380: 9 ~ Homicide and Family Violence

Homicide

The intentional killing of another person.

General Altercation Homicide

The largest category of homicide, where killings arise during arguments or altercations.

Felony Commission Homicide

A homicide that occurs during the commission of another felony.

Domestic Violence

Violence that occurs within a family or household, often between intimate partners.

Intimate Partner Violence (IPV)

Physical, sexual, or psychological harm by a current or former partner.

Reactive Aggression

Aggression that is impulsively prompted by anger-inducing conditions such as insults or threats.

Hostile Attribution Bias

The tendency to interpret ambiguous interactions as hostile or threatening.

Poly-victimization

Experiencing multiple forms of victimization, leading to severe mental health issues.

Homicide-Suicide

A rare occurrence where the perpetrator kills another and then commits suicide.

Family Violence

Assault or intimidation resulting in injury or death between family members.

Demographics of Homicide Victims

Demographic factors like race, gender, and age that show patterns among homicide victims.

Weapon Effect

The influence of aggressive stimuli in a neighborhood environment that promotes violence.

Juvenile Homicides

Homicides committed by individuals aged 7 to 12, often linked to general altercation or felony commission.

Child Abuse and Neglect

Harmful acts against children, encompassing physical, emotional, and sexual abuse.

Stereotypical Child Abductions

Abductions typically believed to involve strangers; however, family involvement is more common.

Criminal Behavior Link to Child Abuse

Children who suffer abuse are significantly more likely to engage in criminal activity later in life.

Sibling-to-Sibling Violence

The most common form of violence within families, potentially leading to further violent behaviors.

Reciprocal Interaction in IPV

Understanding the dynamic relationship between abuser and victim in intimate partner violence situations.

Cognitive Shortcuts

Rules of thumb that simplify decision-making, like heuristics, that can lead to increased fear of crime.