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- EIN 06-1499257
- (860) 257-7388
- 530 Silas Deane Hwy Ste 380 Wethersfield CT 06109 USA
- https://www.survivorsofhomicide.com/
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Crime & Law, Crime & Legal-Related, Crime Prevention, Human Services, Victims Services
Mission: To provide support and advocacy to family and friends of homicide victims. All our services are offered to our members free of charge. These include one-on-one counseling, support groups, court support throughout the judicial process, personal advocacy in working with law enforcement and other community agencies, and planning and business meetings to further our advocacy and educational goals. We are here throughout your journey for however long you need our support.
Results: Survivors of Homicide, Inc. (SOH) was founded in 1983 by a small group of families who were trying to cope with the murder of a loved one that shattered their lives. They met to support each other and to share information about an unfamiliar criminal justice system that existed not to provide support to grieving families, but to prosecute offenders. As time went on the membership grew and our mission expanded. We became incorporated as a 501(c)(3) in 1987. In 1996, our membership was instrumental in our state constitution being amended to afford crime victims substantive rights to participate in our criminal justice system. SOH currently has two Victim Advocates that provide services to survivors across the state of Connecticut.
Target demographics: Family and friends of homicide victims.
Direct beneficiaries per year: 619 family and friends of homicide victims
Geographic areas served: Connecticut
Programs: One-on-one counseling, support groups, criminal justice advocacy and support, assistance with the victim compensation program.