Victims of Homicide Support Society of Edmonton is a self-help group designed to offer emotional support and information about surviving the loss of a loved one to murder. The group provides ongoing emotional support to help parents and other survivors deal with the pain of their loss and rebuild their lives.
Victims of Homicide provides a meeting place where bereaved persons can come together on a regular basis to share their grief and recovery.
Victims of Homicide Western Canadian Conference 2013 on April 25-26, 2013
at Chateau Louis Conference Centre in Edmonton, Alberta
This conference will bring together victims' families, 'first response' professionals (Law Enforcement, Justice, Media, Medical and Service Agencies/Organizations with a focus on Homicide), victim advocates, volunteers, and individuals to explore the needs and issues of those in society who have been 'touched by murder'.
Keynote Speakers:
- Garry Sawatzky- 'Making Life Good Again'
- Susan Tasker- 'Impact of Murder on Siblings'
- Sue O'Sullivan- 'Meeting the Needs of Victims of Crime- A Federal Perspective'
- Darcie Sims- 'May love be what you remember most'
- Stevie Cameron- TBA
Some topics Speakers will address are:
Criminal Justice System:
- Roles and Perspectives
- The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner and the Fatality Inquiries Act
- Understanding the Correctional Service of Canada
Victim Support:
- The Mourning After: Recreating Meaning After Traumatic Loss
- Keeping it Real" Homicide Support in a Rural Community
- The Wolves At Your Door: Dealing With The Media After Crime
- Pastoral perspectives on self-care and healing
- Emotional Impact on Police & Medical Professionals
Early Bird Fee, until March 25, 2013, $195.00 (two full days of sessions, breakfasts and lunches)
Registration Fee, March 26th- April 19th, $225.00
Register and Program Information.
Follow the link for testimonials from previous Conferences.
Victims of Homicide Support Society of Edmonton.
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Last updated January 30, 2013