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标题：Elder Homicide in Urban America: An Exploratory Analysis of Chicago, Houston, and Miami
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作者：Victoria B. Titterington ; Napoleon C. Reyes
期刊名称：Southwest Journal of Criminal Justice
印刷版ISSN：1939-442X
电子版ISSN：1938-9930
出版年度：2010
卷号：6
期号：3
页码：228-249
出版社：Southwestern Association of Criminal Justice
摘要：In keeping with increasing attention to crime victimization among U.S. senior adults, the present study contributes to the research literature on the unique characteristics of lethal violence against persons age 65 or older. It is based upon an analysis of 1985-1994 eldercides in Chicago, Houston, and Miami, representing 4.8% (n=537) of all such homicides nationally for that time period. This research indicates that, when compared to younger victims, older victims are significantly more likely to be female, to be killed by family members, and to be killed in the course of a robbery or other felony. The analysis also revealed significant differences among the three cities in victim-offender relationships, motivations, and methods for eldercide, as well as large differences in sex- and race/ethnicity-specific eldercide rates. This work extends our understanding of the unique characteristics of homicide against persons age 65 or older, with implications for criminal justice practitioners, social service providers and policymakers.ors
关键词：eldercide; victimization; homicide risks; persons age 65 or oldermage_th