The We Society S7 Ep5: Tracking and stopping domestic abuse with Jane Monckton Smith
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Feb 12, 2025 In this discussion, Professor Jane Monckton-Smith, a respected forensic criminologist and former police officer, delves into the deep-rooted patterns of domestic abuse. She emphasizes that domestic homicide is often mischaracterized as a crime of passion rather than a culmination of ongoing abuse. Throughout the conversation, she explores the dynamics of male entitlement and the societal factors that perpetuate violence against women. Jane also highlights her Homicide Timeline tool, crucial for law enforcement to identify risk patterns in abusive relationships.
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Predictable Pattern of Abuse
- Domestic abuse is a protracted pattern, not a one-off event.
- This pattern is predictable and consistent across countries with available data.
Homicide Timeline
- Domestic homicide is not a crime of passion, but a culmination of escalating abuse.
- Monckton-Smith's Homicide Timeline identifies eight stages in this progression.
Eight Stages of Abuse
- The eight stages begin with the perpetrator's history and beliefs.
- Separation or the threat of it is the most common trigger for escalating abuse.