Profiles

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Ann - Interview 24

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.

  • Background

    Ann was in business (now retired). She has 3 children (1 murdered). Ethnic background/nationality: White British

  • Age at interview 57
  • Sex/Gender Male
  • Rachel - Interview 40

    Rachel's son, Dave, served in the Paras before he joined a security company. In 2006 he was working in Iraq when he was killed by a bomb. Rachel was devastated. She has had counselling which has helped, but at times finds it hard to get on with her life.

  • Background

    Rachel is a senior social worker. She is married and has 2 children (1 died). Ethnic background/nationality: White British.

  • Age at interview 47
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Godfrey - Interview 39

    In 1995 Godfrey's son was fatally injured as he tried to board a train. Godfrey was denied information about exactly what had happened. The jury at the inquest decided it was an accident. It was an awful tragedy but Godfrey still has a positive attitude.

  • Background

    Godfrey is a GP/academic. He is married and has 2 children (1 died). Ethnic background/nationality: White British

  • Age at interview 77
  • Sex/Gender Male
  • Dean - Interview 36

    Dean's son, Andrew, was killed in 2006. He was hit by a car which was driven by a man who was not insured and who was driving illegally. Dean felt shocked and devastated. He has found help via friends, family, RoadPeace, the Spirualist Church and others.

  • Background

    Dean is a Principal Care Officer (Retired). He is married and has 3 children (1 died). Ethnic background/nationality: Indian

  • Age at interview 66
  • Sex/Gender Male
  • Michael - Interview 35

    In 2004 Michael's son, Lewis, was badly burnt. At the time he was working at a garage. Lewis died three days later. Michael and the other members of the family were devastated. Michael found most support from family, friends and through counselling.

  • Background

    Michael is an engineering consultant. He is married and has 3 children (1 died). Ethnic background/nationality: White British

  • Age at interview 52
  • Sex/Gender Male
  • Dolores - Interview 34

    In September 2006 Dolores son, Tom, was fatally wounded. He was stabbed by a man who had schizophrenia. Dolores was in shock for at least a couple of months. Cranial therapy and meditation helped, but Dolores still feels very sad and depressed at times.

  • Background

    Dolores is an architect. She is divorced and has 1 child who died. Ethnic background/nationality: Jewish.

  • Age at interview 54
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Jocelyn - Interview 33

    In 2002 Jocelyn's son, Edward, was killed in the Bali bombing. Jocelyn was deeply shocked and saddened, but decided that Ed would want him to get on with his life. He was supported by other family members and by Ed's many friends.

  • Background

    Jocelyn is a Company Director. He has 2 children (1 died). Ethnic background/nationality: White British.

  • Age at interview 65
  • Sex/Gender Male
  • David - Interview 31

    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).

  • Background

    David is a security guard. He is married and has 3 children (1 died). Ethnic background/nationality: White British.

  • Age at interview 55
  • Sex/Gender Male
  • Dorothy - Interview 28

    In 2005 Dorothy's son, Mark, was killed in an industrial incident. He was working in a waste and recycling plant. Dorothy was shocked and angry. Counselling, hypnotherapy and Compassionate Friends have helped.

  • Background

    Dorothy was a civil servant (now retired). She is married and has 2 children (1 died).

  • Age at interview 65
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Rosemary - Interview 25

    Rosemary's son, James, was killed in the 7th July bomb attack in London in 2005. The family was devastated. Rosemary found help via family, friends, and colleagues, and through a vicar and a psychotherapist, and by creating wonderful memorials for her son.

  • Background

    Rosemary was formerly a senior administrator for a university. She is married and has 2 children (1 died). Ethnic background/nationality: White British

  • Age at interview 65
  • Sex/Gender Female