| Abstract: | ABSTRACT: Homicide is defined a major public health problem, as well as a criminal justice problem. The direct implications of suicidology theory for the understanding and prevention of homicide are discussed. Specifically mentioned are the concepts of prevention-intervention-postvention; clues; lethality; the identification of high risk groups; and the psychological autopsy. The need for homicide-prevention education is explored at levels ranging from a better informed public to more knowledgeable professionals. |
