1. Abandonment
Infants are at greatest risk for homicide during the first week of infancy and the first day of life. Among homicides during the first week of life, 82.6% occurred on the day of birth. ... Infant crying duration peaks at six to eight weeks of age. Among homicides during the first week of life, 89% of perpetrators are female, usually the mother. ... • Yes: Immune from criminal or civil liability for acts in accordance with this chapter. ...
- Word Count: 2023
- Approx Pages: 8
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- Grade Level: High School