The Grief Issue · Field guides
Melvin Williams Sr. writes about loss to violence, honest grief, and showing up for people who are hurting.
No. 01 · For families carrying a name
Grief after gun violence can include sorrow, anger, fear, and unanswered questions; families deserve support without having to justify their loss.
Read the guide →No. 02 · For friends, advocates, and neighbors
Supporting someone after a violent loss starts with listening, dependable practical help, and respect for the person who died.
Read the guide →No. 03 · For men who learned to hold it
Men deserve permission to express grief, ask for support, and heal without having their strength questioned.
Read the guide →No. 04 · For people responsible for people
Supporting grief at work means respecting privacy, asking what is useful, and making practical adjustments without judging the loss.
Read the guide →No. 05 · For Philadelphia families and neighbors
Philadelphia families grieving a loss to violence can seek local victim support, grief care, and crisis help without waiting for a case to be solved.
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