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Information, analysis and support for families affected by mental health homicides in Britain

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The Problem

Posted on 7th December 2013By Longfellow
Accurate information about mental health and violence, particularly homicides, is not easy to find. Many mental health professionals don’t like talking about the subject, and if they do, they consistently underestimate the true scale of the problem. What information there Read More ...
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The Victims

Posted on 19th December 2013By Longfellow
2485 known mental health homicide cases by region 1099 official investigations and other reports – all downloadable without charge We are piloting a new mapping system on google maps of cases – Note: All locations are approximate and do not Read More ...
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Help For Families

Posted on 22nd December 2013By Longfellow
  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 Read More ...
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How Can Families be Involved?

Good theory – What should happen Bad practice – What actually happens What can families do? Good Theory Current government guidance says the mental health trust and the Strategic Health Authority (SHA) should involve families in the investigation process and Read More ...

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  • Home
  • About
    • Why Did You Kill My Dad?
  • The Problem
    • Violence and Mental Illness
    • Myths and Realities
      • Lightning
      • Victims not Perpetrators
      • Stigma
      • The Scientific Evidence
    • Why Does it Keep Happening
  • The Victims
    • East England
    • East Midlands
    • London
    • North East England
    • North West England
    • Northern Ireland & Islands
    • Scotland
    • South Central England
    • South East Coast
    • South West England
    • Wales
    • West Midlands
    • Yorkshire & Humberside
  • Help For Families
    • Criminal Investigations
      • Police Family Liaison Officers
      • Coroners Courts
      • Court Cases
    • Health Service Investigations
      • Who Does What?
      • Different Types of Investigation
      • What is a Homicide Inquiry?
      • When Should They Start?
      • How Can Families be Involved?
      • The Problem of Patient Confidentiality
      • The Problem of Anonymity
      • Learning Lessons
      • Are Mental Health Services Accountable?
      • Inquiries in Your Area
    • The Media
    • Suicide After Homicide
    • Other Families Stories
      • Dolores Altaras and Peter Sinclair
      • Jim & Judy Cargill
      • Sue Mileson
      • Daniel Gonzales
    • Taking Legal Action – An Overview
    • Case Studies – Introduction
      • Case Study: Leon Hutchinson
      • Case Study: NHS North West
      • Case Study: Bristol & Sunderland
    • Further Help & Information
  • How we make a difference
    • For Families
    • For Professionals
    • Press Coverage
  • Contact
    • Trustees