Interpersonal homicide

A key feature of this homicide typology is that the killing is perpetrated in the context of an interpersonal conflict; as such, it is encountered in both the private and the public sphere. Interpersonal homicide manifests itself in interactions between people, be they intimate partners, family members, acquaintances or even strangers. A distinctive aspect of interpersonal homicide is that the action of intentionally killing another person is not instrumental to the accomplishment of a secondary goal, but is instead a way of resolving a conflict and/or punishing the victim.

Sustainable Development Goals:

Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions