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Join us in protecting children and supporting families.
HEALING - HOPE - EMPOWERMENT
Join us in protecting children and supporting families.
Homicide Survivors
Losing a loved one through homicide is one of the most traumatic experiences that an individual can face. It is an event for which no one can adequately prepare, but which leaves in its wake tremendous emotional pain and upheaval. Homicide or murder is defined as the "willful (non-negligent) killing of one human being by another."
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There are seven to ten close relatives, not counting significant others, friends, neighbors and co-workers for each homicide victim. Those left behind to mourn are called "homicide survivors." No amount of justice, restitution, prayer or compassion will bring their loved ones back. So, if you know a homicide survivor, be a good listener, be non-judgmental, help them seek a trained trauma counselor, and call FOSCI at 904-683-4986. We are experienced in touching the lives of hurting families.
GOALS:
- Sensitivity Awareness: We promote sensitivity awareness when contacting victims' families.
- Government Support: We encourage more support from the state and local agencies in cases requiring care and/or adoption of children of the victim.
- Referral Service: Knowing what to do in tragic situations is important to us. We provide legal referrals of cases involving surviving family members that are requested/required to provide care of the surviving victims' children.
- Partnership: We identify and encourage support of other mental health services, financial assistance entities and other services needed for hurting families.
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