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Tragedy makes survivors feel isolated even though suffering from misfortune is universal. Those who have endured trauma, such as the death of a loved one

The act of sorting through a loved one’s belongings following their murder is nothing short of agonizing. It’s another item on our long “to do”

It’s not like CSI out there. Not at all. While there have been astounding advancements in forensic investigation techniques and devices, case closures have actually

A single act of homicide doesn’t just claim a life—it detonates the heart of a community. We often focus on the emotional wreckage from violence… 

As we know, losing a loved one to homicide is a life-altering event. Some of us wonder how justice can be served and how the

Grief is one of the most profound experiences of human life. Losing someone we love can shake the very foundation of our existence, especially when

Imagine you’re stranded on the side of a loud roadway with a flat tire, watching hundreds of cars speed by in the fog without stopping.

Defying the Stereotype of Permanent Dysfunction After Trauma Trauma is often seen as a permanent obstacle to thriving, particularly when it stems from devastating events

We are bombarded by messages about grief in songs, movies, social media and news stories. Sometimes it’s accurate, other times it is outdated or simply

This question crosses the mind of most people highly stressed and grieving.  We know more about how to maintain our car than our own minds. 

They hide in plain sight. Psychopaths look like anyone else. They exist in every country, in both genders, from all backgrounds, and of all ages.

Is the insanity defense a “get-out-of-jail-free card? Many people, crime victims included, think this is so. Who can blame them? Mass media, sensationalized news stories

The spectrum of human cruelty seems limitless. When it comes to homicide there are many ways that one killing will differ from another.  The murder

When a death is investigated as a homicide the investigation is overwhelming, frustrating and confusing for loved ones. Of course, we want answers immediately. CSI

The accused was arrested. They confessed to murder. Their guilty sentence led to life without parole. Others got the death penalty. Justice has been served,

About half of all people who lose someone to homicide will become involved in the court system after an arrest has been made.  (The other

By now most homicide survivors have heard of PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder). A good number of us have been diagnosed with it.  Our nightmares,