Introduction

In the aftermath of my Dad’s murder I found it incredibly difficult to get any reliable information about what had happened. Nobody tells you what’s going on or what’s likely to happen next.

It seems to be a common experience for many victims’ families.

We didn’t know what to expect. We didn’t get any advice from anybody. Nobody comes to you and says “Well this is what normally happens, and this is what you can ask for,” we were just…

Didn’t have a clue…

SUE MILESON & SHIRLEY COOPER

This guide is a first attempt to change all that.

It covers:
• Criminal investigations
• The work of police Family Liaison Officers
• What happens in Coroners Courts
• What might happen during Court Cases

• Health service investigations
• Who does what? – Mental Health Trusts and other Health bodies
• Different types of investigations
• What’s a homicide inquiry? - What do they do? Are they any good?
• When should they start?
• How can families be involved?
• The problem of Patient Confidentiality
• Problems around Anonymity
• Learning Lessons
• Are they accountable?
• Where can I find previous inquiry reports for my area?

• The Media

• Homicide followed by suicide

• Other Families Stories
• Jim & Judy Cargill
• Dolores Altaras & Peter Sinclair
• Sue Mileson
• Daniel Gonzales
• Tina Stevenson (available soon)

• Links to a few organisations that can offer support
This guide will be available as PDF to download here, shortly.