Homicide: The Hidden Victims - A Guide for Professionals

by Deborah Spungen

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 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.

Genres: Mental Health

296 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 1997

Reviews

[Christine · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very clinical but is was supposed to be

[Karen · Rating 2 out of 5]

Ick. Maybe I was not in the proper frame of mind to appreciate the supposed humorous side of this sbook but did not enjoy it. Bless the guy for surviving his childhood. Not one I would recommend.