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being a relative or friend of a homicide victim, or a witness of a homicide, is a traumatic event. you may be experiencing a range of emotional and physical reactions. victim support is here to help you.
please call us on 0800 842 846 and ask to speak with a homicide service specialist who will put you in touch with the right person.
you may have some practical questions about the first days and weeks after a homicide. below are some frequently asked questions, followed by our homicide support group newsletters
you may also want to read our crisis and trauma fact sheet.
unlike other sudden death when victims can grieve privately, homicide victims have little choice but to share their loss publicly. read more on coping with media attention after a homicide (pdf document |480kb)
it can be difficult to accept, but the body may have to remain at the scene for some time until a full forensic investigation takes place. it’s important that all relevant evidence is collected to improve the chances of an arrest and conviction. and the police. you may need to be prepared for a shock, especially where the victim has severe injuries or disfigurement.
yes. when the body has been released by the coroner you may have your loved one taken to a location of your choice where you can be with them if you wish.
yes, but only after the police has completed gathering forensic evidence and the site is no longer a crime scene.
a post-mortem (also known as an autopsy) is the examination of a body after death. post-mortems are carried out by pathologists. these are doctors who specialise in the diagnosis and identification of the cause of death. forensic evidence will be gathered (such as hair and dna samples) which may help the police identify a suspect.
no. a post-mortem must be carried out for every homicide..
the police will appoint an officer in charge (oc) of the case. this person will keep you informed as the investigation progresses. you can also ask for support from a victim support worker who can help you with any questions and provide you with information.
if the family home is the scene of crime, family members may not be allowed to enter their home. this is so the police can conduct the investigation and search for forensic information that will assist them in identifying a suspect. the police will assist family members/survivors to safe accommodation, relocating them either to the home of relatives or friends, or to a local motel. police will meet all expenses involved.
if the family home is the scene of crime, victim support will organise (and pay) for the house to be professionally cleaned. this will take place once all of the forensic evidence is gathered. if you wish to, you may have the house spiritually cleansed or blessed. there are a number of ways this can be arranged. a victim support worker can advise you.
the police will return all items to you once all the forensic investigations are complete. however, in some cases items may need to be kept as evidence during the trial. these items will be returned to you (or destroyed at your request) after the hearing.
yes. there are a number of grants available to assist survivors of homicide such as the acc funeral grant and the acc survivors grant. there are also emergency grants available to help assist with childcare payments, lost wages and counselling. a victim support worker can help you access these grants.
a trial will take place once the police has identified a suspect and made an arrest, and the investigation is complete. this can take anywhere between months and (in some cases) years.
yes. we can help put you in touch with someone who has experienced the death of a family member through homicide.
to access this help please call us on 0800 842 846 and ask to speak with a homicide service specialist (hss) the hss will put you in touch with the right person.
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