Judie Bucholz

Homicide Survivors

Misunderstood Grievers

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Produktbeschreibung

Looks at families that have faced murder and how they have dealt with the trauma. This work offers an interpretation of personal accounts of homicide survivors in order to understand the particular nature of homicide bereavement. It offers an unique perspective and experiential base for examining the phenomenon of homicide bereavement.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• Seitenzahl: 190
• Erscheinungstermin: 15. Juni 2002
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 13mm
• Gewicht: 426g
• ISBN-13: 9780895032683
• ISBN-10: 0895032686
• Artikelnr.: 57056343

Autorenporträt

Judie Bucholz

Inhaltsangabe

Part One
This section contains 10 stories from homicide survivors.
Chapter 1
Jack describes how his granddaughter was murdered. After this traumatic
experience, he dedicated his life to helping homicide survivors. The path
through the criminal justice system and Parents of Murdered Children (POMC)
are presented.
Chapter 2
Miriam became a Victim Witness Coordinator after her son was tortured then
murdered. The Victim Witness Program, Victim Impact Statement, Center of
Crime Victim Services, and Megan's Law are reviewed.
Chapter 3
Sue believes her daughter was killed as a result of their daughter's
boyfriend's drug related activities. Sue's health has deteriorated since
the murder. The 27 Problems of Homicide Survivors are mentioned.
Chapter 4
It took 16 years to prove Ray's daughter was murdered. Issues addressed
include Homicide Survivor's Rights, the medical examiner/coroner,
autopsies, and victimization.
Chapter 5
Mike's brother's body was found over a year after the murder. Mike and his
family never gave up looking for him. Parole and the POMC Parole Block
Program are detailed.
Chapter 6
Ron, Jean, and Kim believe that two men live a life of luxury in prison
while their son/brother is dead. Issues discussed include policy changes,
civil recourse and types of homicide.
Chapter 7
Amanda and Angie's stories involve dangerous lifestyles that often lead to
murder. Included are cases solved, Victims of Crime Act of 1984, Crime
Victim Compensation, contributory misconduct, and disenfranchisement.
Chapter 8
Rita's mother was murdered during a robbery at work. The Vine Program is
discussed.
Chapter 9
Rose's mother was brutally murdered during a robbery at home. Visits from
the after life, sense of presence, continued relationships, and linking
objects are reviewed.
Chapter 10
Judie's physicians/psychiatrists prescribed anti-depressants, anti-anxiety
medication, and sleeping pills to help her "get over" her husband's murder.
She was subsequently diagnosed as having "chronic adjustment disorder."
Issues of confidentiality and chronic adjustment disorder are detailed.
Part Two
This section contains information about the reactions of the grieving loved
ones.
Chapter 11
Themes from the survivor's stories are told.
Part Three
This section contains a summary and offers suggestions to comfort the
bereaved.
Chapter 12
Analysis on previous themes is performed. Issues include personal and
social consequences of homicide bereavement and personal and social changes
of the survivors.
Chapter 13
An explanation of the process of homicide bereavement is given. It is a
personal idiosyncratic process, where the personal reality of the loss is
different for each individual.
Appendix A - a 19th century letter of comfort to those left behind
Appendix B - a list of support networks
Appendix C - Extensive list of legal terms