Grief
The Courage to Grieve: A Weekend Retreat of Hope and Healing
Cincinnati, OH
Crime Victim Survivors: The Power of the Personal Story - Episode 1: Juanita Batchelor
In our first podcast, we hear the powerful personal story of Juanita Batchelor – a mother, grandmother, survivor, advocate, and activist – whose life was changed forever when her son was murdered. Juanita discusses the hurdles crime survivors go through trying to exercise their right to victim compensation; and what can be done to improve victim compensation services.
36th Annual National Organization of Parents Of Murdered Children Conference
St. Louis, MO
A Day of Remembrance - National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims
Miami Gardens, FL
National Day of Remembrance for Murdered Victims
Village of Hempstead, NY
National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims
Rochester, NY
National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims
Fort Worth, TX
Day of Remembrance: Commemorating Victims of Homicide
Columbia, SC
Central Arkansas Chapter of Parents Of Murdered Children 30th Anniversary and National Day of Remembrance
Little Rock, AR
National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims 9th Annual Candlelight Vigil
Pharr, TX
School Crisis Response Initiative
OVC Handbook for Coping After Terrorism: A Guide to Healing and Recovery
Physical and Mental Health
Physical health issues can be painful reminders for crime victims. Victims may be seriously or permanently injured following a crime, and these injuries may prevent them from going to work or performing other day-to-day activities.
Victims of may suffer from mental health issues resulting from their victimization. Specifically, victims of a violent crime, such as assault and robbery, have reported feelings of distress, problems...
Homicide Victims/Co-Survivors
A homicide survivor or co-survivor is anyone who has been impacted by the death of a loved one by homicide. This includes a spouse, partner, children, siblings, and friends.
It is normal for adults and children to experience such intense feelings in the days and weeks following a homicide, and then periodically over time. Survivors are at risk of developing posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and...