When a Child Kills: Abused Children who Kill Their ParentsA shattering, eye-opening account of children who kill their parents: who they are, why they kill, and how we can better understand child abuse and family violence. Mones, the only U.S. lawyer who specializes in defending children who kill their parents, takes a hard look at our justice system and examines the safety net supposed to stop crimes of abuse. |
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