Infanticide and Filicide : Foundations in Maternal Mental Health Forensics
Gina Wong, George ParnhamCoedited by George Parnham, the attorney who successfully defended Yates, this book includes his narrative account of how he first heard about the case and was ultimately hired to represent her. It also features more than 30 experts in the field representing eight countries and provides real case examples. In addition, the book includes a chapter on paternal filicide, an important subject that receives far too little attention in the literature. Firmly rooted in research, thorough in its description of theory, and packed with practical applications, this collection highlights the necessary competency areas for those involved in maternal mental health forensics, whether psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, or lawyers.
The book is organized along the four foundations of maternal mental health forensics: The legal aspects surrounding maternal infanticide and filicide The impact of perinatal psychiatric complications in maternal filicide The role of the expert witness in infanticide and filicide cases Sociocultural considerations and feminist approaches to prevention and treatment
Each chapter culminates in a summary of main clinical/legal and cultural points and a section of practice questions and discussion prompts. A glossary at the end of the book provides key terms and concepts. Useful as an educational and training reso