A study of domestic violence risk factors: the occurrence of manual strangulation and homicide
No Thumbnail Available
Authors
Smith, RN-BSN, PCCN, Jennifer A.
Issue Date
2011
Type
Thesis
Language
en
Keywords
Forensic sciences
Alternative Title
Abstract
From a historical standpoint, the trends within domestic violence have evolved. Greater awareness of the problem has propelled a national concern and evoked healthcare, law enforcement and even Congress to make changes. This study of domestic violence will assess current trends and the occurrence of manual strangulation and homicide. The motivation for this research originated from a series of strangulation cases submitted for prosecution by the San Diego City Attorney's Office. These cases as well as other relevant researched literature will be analyzed in order to assess current trends in domestic violence. Results of this study indicate that the most prevalent risk population within the City of San Diego are women under the age of 35. The study further reveals that although the rates of intimate partner violence have decreased, violence within a domestic relationship can escalate to homicide and strangulation is a form of violence that may lead to death of the victim.