Blind-sided : homicide where it is least expected / Gregory K. Moffatt.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Moffatt, Gregory K., 1961-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Homicide.

Homicide--Prevention.

Violence--Forecasting.

Violence.

Criminal behavior, Prediction of.

Physical Description:

ix, 253 pages ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

Westport, Conn. : Praeger, 2000.

Summary:

Details early warning signs that are often overlooked during risk assessment by looking at homicides undertaken by the historically non-violent offender.

Contents:

1 Homicide

Its Many Forms 7

2 HOmicide and Mental Illness 21

3 Homicide in the Workplace 35

4 Homicide at Home: Domestic Violence 55

5 Stalking 79

6 Homicide by Children, Part I 105

7 Homicide by Children, Part II: Columbine 137

8 Assessment of Risk for Homicide 163

9 Intervention and Prevention of Homicide 185

10 Seven Mistakes That Can Cost People Their Lives 209.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages [241]-245) and index.

ISBN:

0275969290

OCLC:

43521071