Serving Survivors of Homicide Victims During Cold Case Investigations: A Guide for Developing a Law Enforcement Protocol

The National Sheriffs’ Association, Justice Solutions, and the National Organization of Parents Of Murdered Children, Inc., partnered to create this guide for developing a protocol on how law enforcement can best serve survivors of homicide victims during cold case investigations. At the outset, project staff (1) conducted a literature review on the topic of homicide cold cases, and (2) surveyed law enforcement agencies for information on existing cold case units.

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Author: National Sheriffs’ Association, Justice Solutions, National Organization of Parents Of Murdered Children, Inc.

Federal Sponsor Agency: OVC

Provider: National Sheriffs’ Association

Publication Date: 2011