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EMIR (Every Murder is Real)
What the org has to say: “Survivors of a violent death have to contend with a totally different set of circumstances than someone who has experienced a ‘natural’ death. EMIR is here to guide survivors through the many feelings they will experience and the legal ramifications that are inevitable. EMIR offers concrete, practical, and compassionate steps towards healing.”
What we found: EMIR approaches healing by engaging the whole family in activism and advocacy. The organization refers to itself as a “homicide survivors center,” and says that in 20 years, it has never had to turn anyone away. Because the Philadelphia Police Department reports all homicides to EMIR, the organization can reach families when they need it the most.
Features & Policies
- Police do not need to be involved
- Grief groups for families
- Free of charge
- Mental health services
- Uses a trauma checklist to assess growth
- Group counseling
- Translators available
- Staff trained to assist individuals with intellectual disabilities
Languages spoken by staff
- English