Homicide victims/co-survivors
Promising Practices: Multidisciplinary Responses to Complex Homicide Cases
September 2020 Featured Resources
September is National Preparedness Month
President Trump has proclaimed September as National Preparedness Month. In his proclamation, the President states “we cannot always know when the next crisis will occur, but we can know that we will be prepared by committing ourselves to a culture of resilience.”
OVC’s Helping Victims of Mass Violence & Terrorism: Planning, Response, Recovery, and Resources toolkit provides communities and...
National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims
Fort Pierce, FL
Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims Virtual Event
National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims Virtual Candlelight Event
OVC Handbook for Coping After Terrorism: A Guide to Healing and Recovery
Coping With the Holidays After the Death of a Loved One or When You Are a Victim/Crime Survivor
OVC Help Series for Crime Victims: Homicide
OVC Help Series for Crime Victims
Victim Impact: Listen and Learn (Homicide, Story 1)
The video in this series (NCJ 223072) features the first-person account of Peggy who shares her experience as victim of homicide and the ripple effect that victimization can have on family members and the community at large. A companion online only training curriculum is also available and includes a two part facilitator manual and a participant workbook.
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Victim Impact: Listen and Learn (Homicide, Story 3)
The video in this series (NCJ 223072) features the first-person account of Myrtle who shares her experience as victim of homicide and the ripple effect that victimization can have on family members and the community at large. A companion online only training curriculum is also available and includes a two part facilitator manual and a participant workbook.
Review the YouTube Terms of Service and the Google Privacy Policy
Victim Impact: Listen and Learn (Homicide, Story 2)
The video in this series (NCJ 223072) features the first-person account of Amy who shares her experience as victim of homicide and the ripple effect that victimization can have on family members and the community at large. A companion online only training curriculum is also available and includes a two part facilitator manual and a participant workbook.
Review the YouTube Terms of Service and the Google Privacy Policy
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...
2018 National Crime Victims' Rights Week (NCVRW) Resource Guide
National Mass Violence Center
Research Brief: Homicide Co-Victimization
Victim Impact: Listen and Learn
VictimConnect Resource Center - Confidential referrals for crime victims
VictimConnect serves victims of any crime in the United States. Trained specialists are available to help you locate referrals for mental health counseling, financial compensation, legal services, and more. Call or text 855-484-2846 or chat online, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., eastern time.