The study of psychological factors associated with killing behavior, including risk factors, motivation, prevention, and impact on perpetrators, victims, and communities.
Example: Research examining childhood trauma, mental illness, substance abuse, and social factors that increase risk for violent behavior and homicide perpetration.
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