Introduction

Losing a loved one is an almost unavoidable human experience and coping with the loss of a loved one is considered one of the most demanding human endeavors [2]. Sudden death complicates grief and violent death complicates it even further. Homicide is viewed as an

Because of the nature of murder and other people’s fear of their own mortality, homicide survivors are often disenfranchised or isolated by family and society. They are left to heal on their own. Additionally, the homicide survivor is frequently labeled and victimized by society, which prolongs the healing process.