Improving Systematic Response in the Face of Homicide: Family and Friends of Homicide Victims Service Needs

Jed Metzger; Jeanna M. Mastrocinque; Peter Navratil; Catherine Cerulli

doi:10.1891/0886-6708.VV-D-13-00140

Improving Systematic Response in the Face of Homicide: Family and Friends of Homicide Victims Service Needs

Jed Metzger
, Jeanna M. Mastrocinque
, Peter Navratil
, Catherine Cerulli

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Abstract

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.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	522-532
Number of pages	11
Journal	Violence and victims
Volume	30
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1891/0886-6708.VV-D-13-00140
State	Published - 2015
Externally published	Yes

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Pathology and Forensic Medicine
Health(social science)
Law

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