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The Probation Victim Contact Scheme

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• Dying & bereavement >> Bereavement due to traumatic death >> Lost a child >> David - Interview 31 >> David was sure that the offenders would kill again so he wrote to the Parole Board suggesting that they should not be released, but he doesn’t think h

In 1992, David’s son, Simon, was stabbed to death near to his home. He was 17 years old. Simon’s death had a huge effect on the family. David and his wife supported each other. They are now members of Support after Murder and Manslaughter (SAMM).

• Dying & bereavement >> Bereavement due to traumatic death >> Lost a child >> Carole - Interview 08 >> Carole and her husband decided that they want only a yearly update about the woman who killed their son. They want no other contact with her.

In November 2004 Carole’s 23 year old son was murdered by an ex-girlfriend. He was stabbed. Carole was devastated. She has found most help via family and friends and by running. She has also had counselling, arranged via work, which has helped.

• Dying & bereavement >> Bereavement due to traumatic death >> Lost a brother or a sister >> Adam - Interview 27 >> Adam and his parents receive updates from the victim liaison officer. They are content to know that their views may be heard if the offender appeals a

In 2005 Adam’s brother, Lloyd, was murdered in the street. He was attacked by two men, who said that they were drunk at the time. Adam, his parents and friends were devastated. Since then Adam has worked hard to try to prevent other violent crime.

• Dying & bereavement >> Bereavement due to traumatic death >> Lost a child >> Ann - Interview 24 >> A victim liaison officer keeps Ann informed if one of the offenders comes up for parole. She fears that the Parole Board will probably ignore her view

In 2005 Ann’s son, Westley, was murdered. He was attacked by a man with a knife. Ann and her family were devastated. Ann started the organisation KnifeCrimes.org which supports other victims of crime and which aims prevent other knife attacks.

• Dying & bereavement >> Bereavement due to traumatic death >> Lost a brother or a sister >> Julie - Interview 09 >> Julie and the other family members felt that the Victim Liaison Officer was trying to 'push’ them to help the offender through his rehabilitation, and

In September 2006 Julie’s sister, Shirley, was murdered by Shirley’s ex-partner. She had suffered domestic violence for a while. Julie and the family were shocked. Julie now cares for Shirley’s son. She has been supported by her family and friends.