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New Book
Murder Survivor’s Handbook
helps family members adapt to
and navigate the aftermath of murder
Release date: September 25, 2014
When a loved one is murdered, the survivors—the co-victims—are plunged into a head-spinning world of traumatic grief, criminal investigation, criminal justice, and the long-term consequences of violent loss. Sensational news coverage may compound the trauma of their loss.
Murder Survivor’s Handbook: Real-life Stories, Tips & Resources helps these survivors wend their way on this overwhelming journey they never chose to take.
Written by Connie Saindon, MA, MFT—along with many other voices—the book will be formally released on Sept. 25, 2014, to coincide with National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims.
The book will be available in print and ebook formats.
Saindon’s professional as well as personal experience have given her a unique perspective that few others have. Not only did she learn first-hand about criminal death following the murder of her sister, she learned that she is a Survivor in every sense of the word. However, she also found that little was known about the impact of murder on survivors.
Murder Survivor’s Handbook: Real-life Stories, Tips & Resources fills that void for the survivors, the co-victims of murder. It provides information, resources, and strategies for learning to live with the aftermath of a homicide, including safety issues, dealing with the criminal justice system, addressing the news media, and coping with traumatic grief, while preserving the memory of a loved one.
Also in the book, Survivor Writers describe their own experiences and, through their tips and suggestions, lend a helping hand to those who follow in their footsteps.
The Foreword to the book is written by Edward Rynearson, MD, Medical Director, Separation and Loss Services Program, Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle, WA, and the author of Retelling Violent Death.
Praise for the book:
Details:
• Nonfiction: Death, Grief, Bereavement
• Publisher: Wigeon Publishing
• Wholesale distribution: Ingram
• Publication date: September 25, 2014
• Size, print edition: 8.5 x 11
• Pages: 244
• Formats:
• paperback; ISBN: 978-0-9896913-0-7; $19.95
• e-book: Kindle, iBooks, Nook, Kobo, etc.; $7.99
Praise for the book:
This is exactly the book I would have loved to have had so I wouldn’t have made so many mistakes; I would have had some idea how this entire process works.
—Dayna Herrroz, Survivor/Co-victim
Peer Advocate/Violent Loss
This book is wonderful. You covered all the steps that victims have to deal with. The chapters are broken down and very easy to read and follow. The resource section after each topic is great.
—Rose Madsen, Families &
Friends of Murder Victims, Inc.
This book is fantastic! It will be so helpful to survivors, professionals and our colleagues working with Homicide Survivors.
—Director, Crime Victims Assistance
Unit, District Attorney’s Office
About the Author
Connie Saindon is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and among the few specialists in the field of violent death bereavement. She is the founder of the nonprofit Survivors of Violent Loss Program in San Diego, which began at the University of California-San Diego outpatient clinic in 1998. Her commitment to violent loss bereavement is related to the murder of her sister, aged 17, in 1961.
She is author of The Journey: Ten Steps to Learning to Live with Violent Death (2008), an adaption of the Restorative Retelling Model for adult self-help and paraprofessionals. She also is a contributing author of Violent Death, Resilience and Intervention Beyond the Crises (2006).
When not pursuing her professional interests, Saindon may be found kayaking in the Atlantic or Pacific oceans, skiing, walking her dog, or taking photographs. A native New Englander, Saindon splits her time between Boothbay, ME, and San Diego, CA.
Contact
For additional information or to schedule an interview:
Connie Saindon
858-699-7700
csaindon@svlp.org
Learn more at: Murder Survivor’s Handbook: Real-life Stories, Tips & Resources
THE SURVIVORS OF VIOLENT LOSS PROGRAM
Invites You to Our 11th Annual
HOLIDAY MEMORIAL
Mark your calendars for
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2009
11:00 am – 1:30 pm
Location: Survivors of Violent Loss Program
3660 Clairemont Dr., Suite 2
San Diego, CA 92117
You are asked to bring
Friends and Family,
An Ornament Symbolizing Your Loved One
to Hang on Our Holiday Tree,
and a Poem or Words of Inspiration.
Please RSVP at svlp@svlp.org or (619) 685-0005
Three locations!
These groups are open to anyone who has had a loved one die in a violent way.
Location: Emerald Hills/Mt. Hope
Thursday, November 12, 6:00 pm-7:30 pm
UAAMAC Building
Behind Market Creek Plaza
4981 Market Street, San Diego 92102
Location: Vista
Thursday, November 19, 6:30-8:00 PM
No. Coast Church, Coast Kids Conference Rm
(Between “FROG 5” and “TOWER 6”)
1132 N. Melrose Dr., Vista 92083
760-724-6700 ext 256
Location: Clairemont
Monday, November 30, 7:30-9:00 PM
3660 Clairemont Dr., Ste 2, San Diego 92117
For more information please call
619-685-0005
On October 20, 2007
A special soul was called to Heaven.
It was on this fateful day
That a beautiful life was taken away.
Through no fault of her own
A little girl has been left all alone.
Her mother’s last words were I love you…it’s going to be okay And the little girl knew that her mom’s life was slipping away.
Because of one man’s choice
This little girl will no longer hear her mother’s voice.
Her life has been changed forever
Because of one man’s fatal endeavor.
Today he will be sent away
That’s the price he has to pay.
So when all the tears have been shed
This little girl will come out ahead.
Because waiting for her is a very special place That is filled with God’s amazing grace.
With God’s guidance
We can put this behind us.
We will always remember and never forget How Kelli touched the lives of the people she met.
Survivors of Violent Loss 