TY - JOUR
T1 - Improving Systematic Response in the Face of Homicide
T2 - Family and Friends of Homicide Victims Service Needs
AU - Metzger, Jed
AU - Mastrocinque, Jeanna M.
AU - Navratil, Peter
AU - Cerulli, Catherine
PY - 2015
Y1 - 2015
N2 - Homicide is a pressing issue in America. This study used qualitative data obtained from focus groups of family and friends of homicide victims (FFHV) to assess and better meet the needs of victims post homicide. The study results posit myriad changes to the systematic response to homicide. The article concludes with recommendations for training and resources, with specific attention to legal, law enforcement, medical, and behavioral health providers.
AB - Homicide is a pressing issue in America. This study used qualitative data obtained from focus groups of family and friends of homicide victims (FFHV) to assess and better meet the needs of victims post homicide. The study results posit myriad changes to the systematic response to homicide. The article concludes with recommendations for training and resources, with specific attention to legal, law enforcement, medical, and behavioral health providers.
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U2 - 10.1891/0886-6708.VV-D-13-00140
DO - 10.1891/0886-6708.VV-D-13-00140
M3 - Article
C2 - 26118270
AN - SCOPUS:84940108147
SN - 0886-6708
VL - 30
SP - 522
EP - 532
JO - Violence and victims
JF - Violence and victims
IS - 3
ER -