Psychological autopsy: a profile and application of the criminal offender

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dc.contributor.authorCox, Michelle L.
dc.date.accessioned2025-09-25T00:01:51Z
dc.date.available2025-09-25T00:01:51Z
dc.date.issued2004
dc.description.abstractThough not currently listed as a standard practice for assessing suicidal ideation and self-imposed risk to apprehended criminal offenders, psychological autopsies of living offenders can glean valuable information about the process by which criminal offenders may be more apt to attempt or complete suicide. Though most criminal offenders do not attempt suicide upon apprehension or impending apprehension, employing an initial psychological autopsy can benefit with a dual purpose. Time, money and investigative resources pooled from the various professional arenas in order to bring an offender to justice will not be futile. Additionally, if deemed at risk, then appropriate professionals can aid subsequent prevention measures for the offender.
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11803/4726
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisher.institutionNational University (NU)
dc.subjectForensic sciences
dc.titlePsychological autopsy: a profile and application of the criminal offender
dc.typeThesis
thesis.degree.disciplineForensic Sciences
thesis.degree.grantorNational University (NU)
thesis.degree.levelMasters

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