Date of Award
2010
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Education
Program
Education
Supervisor
Dr. Peter G. Jaffe
Abstract
The purpose of the present study was to examine the specific risks involved in separating
from an intimate partner. Factors examined were whether the perpetrator or victim were financially dependent, whether they had children, whether there was an escalation of violence, whether the victim had a new partner and whether the victim had access to social or community supports. These factors were predicted to be significant in helping
the public and professionals understand the risks specific to separating couples and to help keep women safe before, during and after separation. 65 case reviews, provided by the Domestic Violence Death Review Committee of Ontario, were coded and analysed.
The results showed that women are at risk through the entire process of separation. The perpetrator’s isolating and violent behaviour also appeared to increase as the process of separation progressed. Implications and suggestions for future research are discussed.
Recommended Citation
Willits, Elizabeth Claire, "SEPARATION AS A PRECEDENT TO FEMICIDE: A RETROSPECTIVE ANALYSIS OF FEMICIDE REVIEWS" (2010). Digitized Theses. 4931.
https://ir.lib.uwo.ca/digitizedtheses/4931