Survivor Support - Homicide Survivors
The aftermath of a sudden violent death creates circumstances for survivors that are traumatic, beyond the realm of the "normal" grief experience, and isolating from the usual support networks. Homicide survivors are confronted with not only intense emotions, but also with the intrusive presence of media and the criminal justice system. Often, the grieving process is interrupted by any ongoing investigation process and the disclosure of new information. For some survivors, moving on in the absence of any resolution feels like an insurmountable barrier.
Due to the identified need for homicide survivors to receive sensitive and meaningful support around their unique issues and concerns, the Survivor Support Programme has now adapted its outreach specifically to meet the needs of those bereaved by homicide. Survivors can contact the agency to request an information sharing meeting, after which they will be matched with a trained, supervised team of volunteer counselors.
