activities · 6
what they do
direct service · 6
- Conducts outreach and community engagement Community Advocacy CampaignsEngages with survivors and raises awareness through social media outreach and direct case outreach, including follow-up on 107 homicide cases and connecting with over 1,500 survivors online.
- Facilitates support groups for homicide survivorsProvides traditional support groups for adult survivors of homicide, including family and friends who have lost a loved one to murder, unsolved cases, or incidents involving drunk/drugged driving crashes, offering a judgment-free space to share and process grief.
- Offers therapeutic and healing workshopsHosts Hope and Healing Workshops and equine therapy sessions for survivors of homicide to support emotional recovery and well-being.
- Organizes memorial and remembrance events Specialized Trauma and Grief RetreatsHosts annual events including the National Day of Remembrance survivor picnics, candlelight vigils during National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, and photo workshops honoring lives lost to violence, featuring food, drinks, craft activities, and creative expression opportunities.
- Provides financial assistance and victim advocacyOffers direct financial aid for emergency expenses such as rent, utilities, and travel for court attendance, alongside comprehensive victim advocacy services.
- Supports creative expression and storytelling by survivorsProvides platforms for survivors to share their grief journeys through poetry, short stories, art, and public storytelling, including sharing cases to solicit public information for unsolved homicides.
strategies · 5
how they think
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- Holistic support addressing crisis and long-term needs holistic supportThe organization addresses both the immediate crisis and long-term needs of families of murder victims through comprehensive support, advocacy, and assistance.
- Individualized support for grieving processes individualized supportThe organization respects individual grieving processes and meets survivors at their current stage of grief, acknowledging that each person's journey is unique.
- Legal advocacy and practical assistance legal advocacy, practical assistanceThe organization provides advocacy to assist survivors with legal issues and resources, and aims to alleviate logistical and financial burdens following the death of a loved one.
- Peer-based emotional support peer_supportThe organization utilizes peer-based emotional support, understanding that shared experiences among survivors foster deeper empathy and healing by allowing them to connect and process trauma together.
- Trauma-informed and compassionate support trauma-informed careThe organization provides a compassionate and trauma-informed response, creating safe spaces for grieving, healing, and transformation by honoring individual journeys, practicing respectful listening, and being mindful of privacy.
named programs · 8
what they call their work
Advocacy
Assists survivors with navigating legal issues and provides resources after the death of a loved one.
Annual Memorial Events
Events such as the National Day of Remembrance picnic to honor loved ones lost to violence.
Assistance
Helps survivors with logistical and financial burdens, including emergency expenses like rent, utilities, and travel for court.
Blog
A platform for survivors to share their grief journey through poetry, short stories, or art, and for staff and partners to share expertise.
Equine Therapy
Therapeutic program utilizing horses to aid in the healing process for survivors.
Hope and Healing Workshops
Workshops designed to provide tools and resources for survivors on their grief journey.
Support Groups
Provides a supportive network for survivors to share experiences and emotions, including virtual and Spanish-language groups.
Virtual Memorial Wall
An online space to honor and remember loved ones.
relationships · 6
who they work with
- Amazon Smile Partner — Receives a percentage of sales when supporters select Homicide Survivors, Inc. as their charity.
- Coupon Chief Partner — Partners with Coupon Chief to ensure purchases are attributed to HSI for Amazon Smile donations.
- Facebook Partner — Leverages Facebook for fundraising through supporter-initiated fundraisers.
- Fry's Food Partner — Receives annual donations from Fry's Food when supporters link HSI to their Shopper's Card.
- Parents of Murdered Children (POMC) Partner — Homicide Survivors Inc. originated as a charter chapter of POMC.
- University of Arizona Partner — Provides internship opportunities for students pursuing degrees in criminal justice.