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Gender Differences In Characteristics Of Intimate Partner Homicide Offenders

Abstract

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This study addresses whether or not male and female intimate partner homicide offenders differ in a variety of characteristics using data from the Chicago Women's Health Risk Study, 1995-1998. Frequencies of male and female intimate partner homicide offender's risk factors were compared to look at how they differ. The areas that were explored were demographics, prior abuse, and the criminal justices response. A number of gender differences were found. Directions for future research pertaining to intimate partner homicide offenders are discussed.

Author and committee

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Author dc:creator
  • Wilson, Heather Lynn
Contributors dc:contributor
  • Jasinski, Jana

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English

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Identifier
CFE0000649
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oai:stars.library.ucf.edu:etd-1516

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2026-07-24
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Wilson, Heather Lynn. Gender Differences In Characteristics Of Intimate Partner Homicide Offenders. 2005. https://stars.library.ucf.edu/etd/517