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Homicides and Intimate Partner Violence

A Literature Review

Lorena Garcia

University of California, Davis

Catalina Soria

University of California, Davis

Eric L. Hurwitz

University of Hawaii

The purpose of this article is to examine the literature on intimate partner homicides (IPH). The review begins by describing the factors, magnitude, and consequences associated with IPH, focusing on studies from the United States. Second, the article discusses the public health implications of preventing IPH and the limitations associated with the IPH literature. Last, the article concludes with recommendations of IPH in terms of practice, policy, and research.

Key Words: homicide • death • fatal injuries • intimate partner violence • domestic violence • violence

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Trauma, Violence, & Abuse, Vol. 8, No. 4, 370-383 (2007)
DOI: 10.1177/1524838007307294
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