Neonaticide: Phenomenology and considerations for prevention |
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| Authors: | Susan Hatters Friedman Phillip J. Resnick |
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| Affiliation: | 1. School of Medicine Division of Psychiatry and Applied Psychology, Section of Forensic Mental Health, Institute of Mental Health, University of Nottingham Innovation Park, Triumph Road, Nottingham NG7 2TU, United Kingdom;2. Institute of Mental Health, University of Nottingham Innovation Park, Triumph Road, Nottingham NG7 2TU, United Kingdom;3. Head of Section Forensic Mental Health, School of Medicine Division of Psychiatry and Applied Psychology, Institute of Mental Health, University of Nottingham Innovation Park, Triumph Road, Nottingham NG7 2TU, United Kingdom |
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| Abstract: | This article explores the phenomenon of neonaticide, the murder of an infant during the first day of life. Characteristics of maternal neonaticide offenders in industrialized countries were identified based on a systematic literature review. Neonaticides were most often committed by poor, relatively young, single women who lacked prenatal care. Efforts to better prevent these tragedies should include improved sex education and contraceptive access. Two legal responses to the problem of neonaticide, Safe Haven laws utilized in the United States, and anonymous birth options in Europe are discussed. |
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