Article
Improving Systematic Response in the Face of Homicide: Family and Friends of Homicide Victims Service Needs.
Violence & Victims
(2015)
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.
Disciplines
Publication Date
June 1, 2015
DOI
10.1891/0886-6708.vv-d-13-00140
Citation Information
Jed Metzger, Jeanna M. Mastrocinque, Peter Navratil and Catherine Cerulli. "Improving Systematic Response in the Face of Homicide: Family and Friends of Homicide Victims Service Needs." Violence & Victims Vol. 30 Iss. 3 (2015) p. 522 - 532 Available at: http://works.bepress.com/jeanna-mastrocinque/2/