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The author of this groundbreaking volume is not only a social scientist and victim advocate - she is also the mother of a murder victim. Deborah Spungen illustrates how and why family members become co-victims when a loved one is murdered, and she poignantly addresses the emotional, physical, spiritual and psychological effects of such traumatic events. These 'invisible victims' often find their wounds compounded by confusion and a sense of aloneness in the aftermath of such a tragic event. The author draws on research, personal insight and case examples to illuminate critical issues that surround: family notification of a loved one's murder; effects of murder on family and friends of the victim; media influences; traumatic grief; circumstantial influences; the criminal justice system; and reconstruction and healing. The book will be invaluable for mental health practitioners and victim advocates.

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Book category Books in English Society & social sciences Society & culture: general Social issues & processes

• Full title: Homicide: The Hidden Victims
• Subtitle: A Resource for Professionals
• Author: Deborah Spungen
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardback
• Number of pages: 296
• EAN: 9780803957763
• ISBN: 0803957769
• ID: 04714345
• Publisher: SAGE Publications Inc
• Weight: 680 g
• Dimensions: 228 × 152 × 24 mm
• Date of publishing: 26. November 1997

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