Affiliation:
1. Bureau Beke, Arnhem, The Netherlands
Abstract
Co-victims – surviving relatives of murder and homicide victims – experience practical, emotional, psychological and legal problems as a result of the murder of their loved ones. Available findings are often based on cross-sectional studies. Longitudinal research is necessary to gain an understanding of the problems co-victims face. A total of 28 co-victims have been monitored for more than five years (63 months on average). The outcome shows that problems generally decrease over the course of time. Emotional and psychological problems may grow worse, however, during criminal proceedings and at the time of sentencing. Long-term care and support for this group is desirable.
Subject
Law,Sociology and Political Science
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13 articles.
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