Guide to ease trauma for families of homicide victims

A GUIDE designed to ease the trauma suffered by victims of homicide in dealing with the criminal justice system will be launched today.

The booklet — published by Advocates for the Victims of Homicide (AdVIC) — will be given to families by gardaí.

The guide, the Helpful Directory of Information for People Bereaved by Homicide, will be launched by author and crime journalist Barry Cummins. The directory details information, advice and contacts they will need, including: