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Music


Missing and Murdered by, Thomas Smith. Black Diamond
https://youtu.be/DVxLWzHGiRM


A Song for Darren
https://www.facebook.com/1164154560/videos/10213635374936383/ A song written to a friend Brian Birt, by a friend Eddie Donald in honor of...
Books


My Grandpa Died Today by: Joan Fassler
My Grandpa Died Today by Joan Fassler (1971-06-01): Amazon.com: Books


From Miracle to Murder Justice for Adam by Joyce A Kindle
Amazon.com: From Miracle To Murder: Justice For Adam eBook : Lefler, Joyce A: Kindle Store


How it Feels When A Parent Dies by: Jill Krementz
https://books.google.com/books?id=K3Fbb3nYANMC&lpg=PA9&ots=WruGqt6D8K&dq=j%20krementz&lr&pg=PR3#v=onepage&q&f=false 18 children from age...
Writing/Articles


https://gofund.me/8cede6557
Hello everyone, This website was created for resources and information to help homicide victim s survivors and families. I have created both this website and facebook page to help with emotional support and fact information resources. This is paid by myself every year. It has become increasingly hard to keep the financial side of the site available and open. If you could read and share my post and gofundme or even donate m. Anything would be very much appreciated. Thank you f
Support Parents and Victims of Murdered Children website domain by donating
https://gofund.me/c8532a4b4


KINSHIP
KINSHIP. Connecting and healing. National crime victims rights week. April 6-12 2025
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The Compassionate friends
The mission of The Compassionate Friends: When a child dies, at any age, the family suffers intense pain and may feel hopeless and isolated. The Compassionate Friends provides highly personal comfort, hope, and support to every family experiencing the death of a son or a daughter, a brother or a sister, or a grandchild, and helps others better assist the grieving family. A self-help organization offering friendship, understanding, and hope to bereaved families. Online Support
Everytown Survivor Network
The Everytown Survivor Network is a nationwide community of survivors working together to end gun violence. The Survivor Network connects survivors to each other, amplifies the power of survivor voices, offers trauma-informed programs, provides information on direct services, and supports survivors who choose to become advocates.
Survivors of Homicide Victims Network (SHVN)
https://ldbpeaceinstitute.org/survivors-of-homicide-victims-network/ The Survivors of Homicide Victims Network (SHVN) was established so family members of murder victims can work in unity to inform, influence and impact public policy and society’s response to homicide. SHVN is rooted in the belief that through our lived experience and expertise we can be, and already are, leaders in creating and sustaining more peaceful communities. As survivors, we know better than anybody
Videos


I’m Fine
what you say instead of what you really feel.


Remembering
The things you go through, feel and experience right after and on your journey of grief.


Behind the Vail Life and Healing after Homicide.
Our grief journey, continuing life after the death/homicide of our son James Raymond Vail. Forever changed.
The Compassionate friends
The mission of The Compassionate Friends: When a child dies, at any age, the family suffers intense pain and may feel hopeless and isolated. The Compassionate Friends provides highly personal comfort, hope, and support to every family experiencing the death of a son or a daughter, a brother or a sister, or a grandchild, and helps others better assist the grieving family. A self-help organization offering friendship, understanding, and hope to bereaved families. Online Support
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Everytown Survivor Network
The Everytown Survivor Network is a nationwide community of survivors working together to end gun violence. The Survivor Network connects survivors to each other, amplifies the power of survivor voices, offers trauma-informed programs, provides information on direct services, and supports survivors who choose to become advocates.
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Feb 21 min read
Survivors of Homicide Victims Network (SHVN)
https://ldbpeaceinstitute.org/survivors-of-homicide-victims-network/ The Survivors of Homicide Victims Network (SHVN) was established so family members of murder victims can work in unity to inform, influence and impact public policy and society’s response to homicide. SHVN is rooted in the belief that through our lived experience and expertise we can be, and already are, leaders in creating and sustaining more peaceful communities. As survivors, we know better than anybody
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Feb 21 min read


Homicide Survivors Inc
At Homicide Survivors, we are committed to creating a healing space in our support groups. We honor everyone’s journey of hope and healing through their grief. We are respectful in listening, supporting each other, and meeting everyone in their healing stage. In this space, we are mindful of everyone’s privacy and stories. HSI support groups are for family and friends who have lost a loved one to murder (including drunk/drugged driving crashes and unsolved homicide cases).
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Feb 21 min read


T.A.P.S.
https://www.taps.org/online/2025/homicide/august The TAPS Homicide Support Group provides emotional support to individuals and families facing the trauma of having a loved one murdered and enduring police investigations. This support group provides a safe, caring, non-judgmental space to those who have been personally touched by the trauma of having someone close die under violent circumstances. TAPS
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Feb 21 min read
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