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Homicide

Homicide

PsychologySociology
Pages
272
Published
1998
Language
English

Synopsis

Drawing from her unique perspective as a social scientist, victim advocate, and mother of a murder victim, Deborah Spungen illuminates the devastating impact of homicide on families. This book reveals how loved ones become 'co-victims,' detailing the intense emotional, physical, spiritual, and psychological trauma they endure. It provides essential information and innovative strategies for professionals in mental health, criminal justice, and victim advocacy.

Prose complexity
7/10

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SadEmotionalDarkInformative

Genres

Psychology Sociology True Crime

About the author

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Deborah Spungen

Deborah Spungen was born into a Jewish family in Philadelphia. She has been the owner of a natural foods store, a direct mail consultant, a member of the Philadelphia Crime and Elderly Coalition, and she founded the Philadelphia chapter of Parents of Murdered Children. She was married to Frank Spungen, until his death in 2010. She is the mother of Nancy Spungen, who was the girlfriend of punk rocker Sid Vicious. In addition to Nancy, the couple had two other children, Susan and David. Debora...