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In Control

Dangerous Relationships and How They End in Murder
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In Control by Jane Monckton Smith delves into the patterns and indicators leading to homicide, based on extensive real-life cases. The author, a criminologist, unravels the chilling predictability of certain violent acts, offering insights into prevention through understanding the subtle warning signs present in such tragic outcomes. This exploration blends scientific analysis with engaging narratives to enhance awareness and protective strategies.
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This book may appeal to you if you are interested in understanding the psychological and sociological aspects of control and how they influence human behaviour. It explores the dynamics of power in relationships and society, providing a thought-provoking examination of how control manifests in various forms.

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In Control

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Groundbreaking OBSERVER
Blows assumptions about abusive relationships out of the water CAITLIN MORAN
Offers a strategy for intervention that would save lives INDEPENDENT

Every four days in the UK, a woman is killed by her partner or ex-partner – and in the past year, domestic abuse has become an epidemic.

For thirty years, Jane Monckton Smith has been fighting to change this. A former police officer and internationally renowned professor of public protection, she has developed her ground-breaking research into an eight-stage homicide timeline, laying out identifiable stages in which coercive relationships can escalate to violence and murder.

Drawing on disciplines including psychology, sociology, and law, Monckton Smith talks to victims, their families, and killers to piece together the hows and whys of abuse – while shining a searching light onto the society and media that allow it to thrive.

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In Control by Jane Monckton Smith is praised for its transformative perspective on relationships, challenging existing assumptions. The book is described as shocking and essential, providing insights that are crucial for understanding and intervention, potentially leading to life-saving outcomes.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781526613226

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 March 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 187g

Pages: 256

About the Author

Dr Jane Monckton Smith is Professor of Public Protection at the University of Gloucestershire. She is internationally renowned for her research into homicide, coercive control and stalking. She has authored a new model for understanding and assessing risk of homicide in cases where there is domestic abuse. Her work is used widely in developing specialist practice for police and many other professionals. She is also involved in homicide case work, reviewing cases for the Home Office, and advising police and review panels on complex and high profile murders.

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