Child Victims of Homicide

A rigorous criminological study examining the circumstances, patterns and social responses surrounding the homicide of children. Alder and Polk analyse case data, offender profiles, family dynamics, systemic failures and the broader cultural narratives that shape how societies understand and respond to these crimes. The work is grounded in Australian and international research, making it a key text for criminology students, social-work practitioners and readers interested in the intersection of violence, vulnerability and justice, review copy