Weapon use during the index offense: a study among forensic psychiatry patients in Ontario, Canada

Weapon use during the index offense: a study among forensic psychiatry patients in Ontario, Canada

Abstract Background Understanding the nature and circumstances around the use of weapons to perpetrate an offense among individuals with mental illness is crucial for evidence-informed policies and actions. However, little is known about the prevalence and factors associated with weapon use during i...

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Main Authors: Mark Mohan Kaggwa, Arianna Davids, Parwiz Mohibi, Bailea Erb, John Bradford, Gary Andrew Chaimowitz, Andrew Toyin Olagunju
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-12-01
Series:Injury Epidemiology
Subjects:
Forensic psychiatry
Index offense
Ontario
Risk
Victim relationship
Weapons use
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40621-024-00551-z
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