Connie Saindon

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Founder of
Survivors of Violent Loss, author, researcher, trainer.

[Connie Saindon @Connie_Saindon]

Many thanks to @VictimResearch for bringing attention to homicide co-victimization in yesterday's #CVRchat - here's a recap of our conversation:
https://t.co/HJqejrc5mU

[Connie Saindon @Connie_Saindon]

@LarryEdwards I did my first tweetchat the other day.

[Connie Saindon @Connie_Saindon]

Many thanks to @VictimResearch for bringing attention to homicide co-victimization in yesterday's #CVRchat - here's a recap of our conversation:
https://t.co/HJqejrc5mU #homicidesurvivorresources

[Connie Saindon @Connie_Saindon]

@VictimResearch Q7: A co-victims of homicide hotline would be important to have in place for co-victims to access information and services as they increase in availability. #CVRchat

[Connie Saindon @Connie_Saindon]

@VictimResearch A7: The greatest obstacle I have seen is lack of funding or access to funding to provide group services such as Restorative Retelling and/or Criminal Death Support. . #CVRchat

[Connie Saindon @Connie_Saindon]

@VictimResearch A6: The Violent Death Bereavement Society provides a free downloadable manual for Restorative Retelling groups. They are a resource for referrals and training, regional conferences as well. #CVRchat

[Connie Saindon @Connie_Saindon]

@VictimResearch A6: Survivors of Violent Loss Network (https://t.co/Qbsm5JaR8B) provides training /consultation for work with co-victims of homicide. Follow on #homicidesurvivorresources. #CVRchat

[Connie Saindon @Connie_Saindon]

@VictimResearch A6: Two books for working with co-victims of homicide are the following: Murder Survivors Handbook: real life stories, tips and resources and The Journey: learning to live with violent death. #CVRchat

[Connie Saindon @Connie_Saindon]

@VictimResearch A6: 10-week Restorative Retelling groups have been shown to be successful for adult co-victims of homicide. To find out about more go to https://t.co/Qbsm5JaR8B. #CVRchat

[Connie Saindon @Connie_Saindon]

@VictimResearch A5: Services in many locations are limited to once a month drop in groups with most people losing someone to a natural death which co-victims do not find understood and drop out. #CVRchat

[Connie Saindon @Connie_Saindon]

@VictimResearch A:5 Service availability may be limited to usual channels of nonprofit counseling services or licensed professionals without training on the special needs of co-victims of homicide and their family members. #CVRchat

[Connie Saindon @Connie_Saindon]

@VictimResearch A4: Co-victims feel unsafe, may lose income for their family due to lost wages of loved one or the inability to go to work. #CVRchat

[Connie Saindon @Connie_Saindon]

@VictimResearch A4: Co-victims are at risk for health related illnesses including depression, post traumatic Stress Disorder and substance abuse. #CVRchat

[Connie Saindon @Connie_Saindon]

.@kennedyedtech, Here is the resource I was talking about, I hope it is helpful. Let me know if you have questions.

[Connie Saindon @Connie_Saindon]

Take a look at a self-help guide for learning to live with violent death called The Journey https://t.co/BiktuMr1E1 #homicidesurvivorresources

[Connie Saindon @Connie_Saindon]

Take a look at a self-help guide for learning to live with violent death called The Journey https://t.co/BiktuMr1E1 #homicidesurvivorresources

[Connie Saindon @Connie_Saindon]

Take a look at Murder Survivors Handbook. It shares real-life stories, tips and resources https://t.co/Qg7Hv5X92h #homicidesurvivorresources

[Connie Saindon @Connie_Saindon]

Starting this new hashtag to collect #homicidesurvivorresources

[Connie Saindon @Connie_Saindon]

@VictimResearch @urbaninstitute I'm so excited to be a part of the conversation. .#VictimResearchers

[Connie Saindon @Connie_Saindon]

I'm so excited to be a part of this discussion. Please join us at 3 pm Eastern time on July 24th. Hope to see you there. #CVRchat

[Center for Victim Research @VictimResearch]

We’re excited to announce the launch of a new twitter discussion series, #CVRchat. We will invite #VictimResearchers and those in #VictimServices to discuss hot topics in #VictimResearch. Stay tuned for more details about our July 24th chat about Homicide Co-Victimization!