Blog

At Homicide Survivors we aim to provide a safe space where survivors can share their grief journey whether it’d be through poetry, a short story, or art.

If you are a Homicide Survivor and would like to share your story and any advice you may have for other survivors through the healing process, please click the button below.

Blog

At Homicide Survivors we aim to provide a safe space where survivors can share their grief journey whether it’d be through poetry, a short story, or art.

If you are a Homicide Survivor and would like to share your story and any advice you may have for other survivors through the healing process, please click the button below.

Survivor Voices

Survivors share their experience of losing their loved one(s) to homicide & how they move forward on their journey to hope & healing.

Impact Statement: Robert Detwiler

To think I must sum up my brother’s life on a piece of paper of what he meant to me and how much this has impacted my life is beyond me. No words can sum up 33 years of memories and one year of heartbreak. Robert Detwiler was not only my brother but a best friend.

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April Barbosa’s Wellbeing through Grief

My soul had been shattered, I was no longer in control, and my mental health was deteriorating. How could I live when I hadn’t even realized my younger daughter was in danger? I had given up without even knowing it.

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Jackie’s Irish Strawberry Tree

We planted Jackie’s Irish strawberry tree on his first heavenly anniversary. The beautiful sunny day was filled with love and grief, and our hearts are still in total disbelief.

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Hope & Healing

HSI Staff, community partners, and guest writers share their expertise in the field of victim advocacy, traumatic grief, & more.

Stay Strong

HSI Advocate, Sylvia Alvarez, featured as part of Covid-19 And Tucson Front Line Workers, a project by Kathleen Dreier Photography to highlight those continuing to serve in our community during the pandemic

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Unsolved Cases

Survivors share memories of their loved ones and as the public for any information that may lead to an arrest on their loved one’s case.

National Day of Remembrance
Survivor Picnic

Join us on Saturday, September 21st to commemorate the National Day of Remembrance with a survivor picnic to honor loved ones lost to violence in our community.  The event will include food, drinks, and a craft activity for you to take home.

Arizona Gives Day is April 4th!

Every year, families in our community are shattered by the loss of a loved one to homicide. Please consider joining us this Arizona Gives Day and donating to our cause. Your contribution will ensure we continue to provide services to Survivors, such as advocacy, support and assistance.