Criminal profiling in femicide

Amber McKinley; Samantha Jones

doi:10.1007/978-3-031-72516-6_6

Criminal profiling in femicide

Australian Graduate School of Policing and Security

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This chapter on criminal profiling and femicide provides an analysis of the methodologies and challenges involved in profiling perpetrators of gender-based homicide. It begins by defining femicide and distinguishing it from other forms of homicide, emphasising its roots in gender inequality and violence against women. The chapter then delves into the role of criminal profiling as a tool for law enforcement, outlining its historical development, theoretical foundations, and practical applications in solving femicide cases. Central to the discussion is the profiling process, which includes crime scene analysis, victimology, and behavioural patterns of offenders. By integrating psychological theories with forensic science, the chapter demonstrates how a multidisciplinary approach enhances the accuracy and effectiveness of criminal profiling in femicide cases. The conclusion underscores the need for ongoing research and training to refine profiling techniques and ensure they are used ethically and effectively.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Forensic victimology and femi(ni)cide
Subtitle of host publication	A transdisciplinary approach on forensic evidence and its contexts (Volume II)
Editors	Oscar Ivan Cortes-Perez
Place of Publication	Switzerland
Publisher	Springer
Chapter	6
Pages	189-218
Number of pages	30
Volume	2
Edition	1st
ISBN (Electronic)	9783031725166
ISBN (Print)	9783031725159
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-72516-6_6
Publication status	Published - Dec 2024

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SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

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Forensic victimology and femi(ni)cide: A transdisciplinary approach on forensic evidence and its contexts (Volume II). ed. / Oscar Ivan Cortes-Perez. Vol. 2 1st. ed. Switzerland: Springer, 2024. p. 189-218.

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