Who We Are
AdVIC is a registered charity (CHY 16399) (CRA 200 58975) run by families bereaved by homicide, for families bereaved by homicide.
AdVIC is managed through an executive committee who meet once a month. The committee is elected at our yearly AGM.
Many families reported that their trauma was exacerbated by the fact that they did not know their rights, or understand the system in which they found themselves. In setting up AdVIC, one of our objectives was to help families’ access relevant information. We at AdVIC have tried to collate as much of this information as possible in one location, on this website.
The purpose of our website is to set out clearly our objectives for changes, while providing vital information to help families deal with the practicalities arising after a homicide. This information can be found under our Information Section. However, while we have tried to include as much information as possible, we would welcome any further information you feel would be helpful. You can contact us here.
Advocating for changes in our Criminal Justice system
We advocate for the following changes…
- A state appointed Victim liaison officer for families of homicide victims
- Minimum starting tariffs similar to the UK model to be introduced in all homicide conviction
- In tandem, a judicial council to be empowered to publish suitable guidelines on sentencing
- Bail laws to be tilted and implemented by the judiciary
- Revision of Parole and Release from Prison System
- Revision of concurrent sentences
- Revision of article 10 of the Injury Compensation Tribunal scheme
Annie Mulvaney and Family
Founding Patrons of AdVIC
Feedback from some members
Keep it like this group
Confidentiality, honesty and open minded
I felt every aspects of your loss was covered
In a sensitive and companionate way
I hope the next people who come to AdVIC get what I got
The best support anyone could ask for
And for this I thank AdVIC , long may it run
Being understood by everyone
It gave me strength