Forgotten grievers
A qualitative study exploring experiences of bereavement support after youth-violence-related homicide
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12097327 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Sophie Wallace-Hanlon (0000-0002-2920-2912, Anna Freud Centre, corresponding author), Karen Green Stewart (Expert System (Italy)), Nneka Okafor-Sholaja (Safer Medicines Trust), Sherry Peck (Engineering Associates (United States)), P Fonagy (0000-0003-0229-0091, Research Department of Clinical, Educational and Health Psychology, University College London), Chloe Campbell (0000-0002-0592-9949, Anna Freud Centre), Elizabeth Simes (0000-0003-1704-6278, Anna Freud Centre) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Pages | 1-13 |
| Publication date | 2026-02-14 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Death Studies (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0748-1187 • E-ISSN: 1091-7683 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/07481187.2026.2626553 |
| PMID | 41689522 |
| OpenAlex | W7128917562 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 22 |
Serious youth violence is a major social concern in the United Kingdom. The current qualitative study explores the quality and consistency of support provided to individuals bereaved by youth-violence-related homicide. A qualitative study using naturalistic, semi-structured interviews was conducted with 24 participants, including members of the immediate and extended family and a peer. Interviews were analyzed using reflexive thematic analysis to identify core themes related to support access and quality. Eight themes were developed: (1) The nature of homicide bereavement, (2) Experience of accessing support, (3) Gaps in support, (4) Victims supporting others, (5) The role of the family, (6) Culture, impact and access, (7) Positive attitudes and experiences of support, (8) Reflections on participating in bereavement research. Findings reveal that significant gaps exist in the availability, accessibility and quality of support services, with particular emphasis on gaps in provision for siblings, extended family members, peers and young people
Homicide · Poison control · Qualitative analysis · Qualitative research · Quality (philosophy · Reflexivity · Social support · Suicide prevention · Thematic analysis · Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health · Homicide, Infanticide, and Child Abuse · Intimate Partner and Family Violence
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| Unique citing works | 1 |
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| Citations per year | 1 |
| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |