The Impact of Mass Violence Incidents on Family Survivors of Homicide Victims & Resources to Assist Them (National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims)

Traumatic grief is a distinct form of bereavement that may require specialized counseling, addressing both the trauma and the grief associated with the loss.

Let’s advocate for trauma-informed care training for all professionals who interact with mass violence survivors (including funeral service staff, healthcare workers, and law enforcement).

Service providers need to offer support that is both coordinated and compassionate when sharing trauma/death notifications.

We have the ability to find purpose in our present lives, shaped by a connection to, or in honor of, those we've lost.

By shifting the narrative from seeing someone only as a victim to remembering their legacy—through photo montages, music playlists, and video tributes—we honor their life and cherish the good they brought into the world.

Community remembrance through a memorial wall helps transform grief into shared healing.