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In Washington State

Office of Crime Victims Advocacy
The Office of Crime Victims Advocacy (OCVA) serves as a voice within government for the needs of crime victims in Washington State 
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Violent Crime Victim Services 
 Offering Hope for broken lives (VCVS)

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Friends And Families of Violent Crime
Families & Friends of Violent Crime victims is one of the oldest victim assistance programs in the US and the only statewide community-based organization, delivering support to victims of violent crime, adult missing persons and their loved ones.

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Nationally

National Organization of Parents of Murdered Children
 POMC makes the difference through on-going emotional support, education, prevention, advocacy, and awareness.

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Office for Victims of Crime
OVC was formally established in 1988 through an amendment to the 1984 Victims of Crime Act.

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The Compassionate Friends, Inc.
Upcoming Event - Annual Light One Candle

Grief Support After the Death of a Child

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Available in many States


Bereaved Parents of the USA
Bereaved Parents of the USA (BP/USA) is a national non-profit self-help group that offers support, understanding, compassion and hope especially to the newly bereaved be they bereaved parents grandparents nor siblings struggling to rebuild their lives after the death of their children, grandchildren or siblings.

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Suggested Reading for Parents

 

1) When The Bough Breaks: Forever After The Death Of A Son Or Daughter

A sensitive exploration through the concept that parents don’t recover from the loss of a  child, they adapt. Other ways to rebuild your life.

By - Judith Bernstein

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2) After The Death Of A child: Living With Loss Through The Years

A comforting book that examines the continuing love a parent feels for their child and ways to preserve that bond even after death.

By - Ann Finkbeiner

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3) Hannah’s Gift

A heartwarming and detailed account of a mothers grief.

By - Maria Housden

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4) Standing Beside You: A Book For Bereaved Parent

Hope and encouragement for the future. Deals with the death of an only child

By - Linda Maurer

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5) A Broken Heart Still Beats: After Your Child Dies

A collection of writings exploring the death of a child, including the works from Wm. Shakespeare, Albert Camus, and Raymond Carver

By - Semel & McCracken

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6) After The Darkest Hour, The Sun Will Shine Again

A bereaved mother tells her story and the story of others. Describes grief as a transforming journey.

By - Elizabeth Mehren

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7) The Worst Loss: How Families Heal From The Death Of A Child

A practical book by a psychotherapist who has worked with several bereaved families

By - Barbara Rosof

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8) The Bereaved Parent


A classic book written by a bereaved mother for parents whose child has died and for all who want to help them

By - Harriet Schiff

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9) Healing A Parent’s Grieving Heart – 100 Practical Ideas

Compassionate advice and simple activities to help parents understand and reconcile their grief.

By - Alan Wolfelt

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