E-booklet
Healing After Homicide – Caring for Young Children and Adolescents
Losing a loved one through homicide presents children and young people with an incredibly complex experience of grief, often compounded by trauma, unanswered questions and the challenges of the criminal justice process.
Developed by AdVIC counsellors, Healing After Homicide – Caring for Young Children and Adolescents provides practical guidance and compassionate advice for the adults supporting them.
Drawing on professional experience and research, this resource explores how children experience bereavement at different stages of development and offers guidance on navigating difficult conversations, recognising emotional and behavioural changes, and creating an environment where children feel safe, understood and supported.
Whether you are a parent, guardian, family member, teacher or professional, this booklet aims to help you better understand the needs of children bereaved by homicide and support them through their journey.
