The article discusses the alarming issue of mothers being abused or killed by their children, a largely overlooked topic in Britain. Researchers, including Prof Rachel Condry and Dr Caroline Miles, emphasize the need for more awareness around this problem, which has only recently started to gain attention within society and law enforcement. Reports indicate a significant percentage of femicides committed by sons are linked to mental health issues, housing instability, and familial dynamics as parents age. The data portrays a concerning trend that emphasizes the urgency for understanding and addressing these violent behaviors.
When we started, practitioners and police officers knew about the problem... but it wasn't something that was named, or really talked about.
Issues around lack of housing, substance misuse and, most often of all, mental health problems are key factors behind many of the tragic stories of the women killed by their offspring.
17% of all women killed by men... were killed by their sons, most of whom had mental health problems.
Parents are also becoming older... and age-related vulnerabilities allow different power dynamics to operate in the family.
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