Accompanies parents of murdered children and survivors of homicide victims in court to assist them through the court process. Offers a petition program to protest early release of convicted murderers. Professional investigators look into unsolved and unresolved murders. Offers support groups at various locations for parents of murdered children and survivors of homicide victims. Speakers present information about the organization and relevant issues.

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Organizations that are actively seeking individuals who are willing, on a voluntary basis without remuneration, to decorate or otherwise prepare a facility for a special event e.g., set up tables and chairs or put up/take down a tent; help with participant registration; staff an information booth, manage a silent auction table or do other work during the event; and clean up afterwards.

Event Setup/Cleanup Volunteer Opportunities

Programs that provide support for battered women, sexual assault survivors and other victims of crimes by having a staff member go with them when they require a medical examination to gather evidence or need to visit a police station to file a complaint or appear in court to give evidence.

Crime Victim Accompaniment Services

Organizations that are privately employed to investigate crimes; conduct surveillance of suspects; establish the credibility of witnesses or other persons; determine the whereabouts of missing persons, owners of abandoned property or heirs to estates; locate and recover lost or stolen property; establish the cause of fires, losses, accidents, damage or injury; secure evidence for use in court; and/or determine the identity, movements, affiliations, transactions, reputation and character of targeted individuals and/or groups. Private investigators/detectives often work for attorneys in civil cases or with defense attorneys on criminal cases; and some offer specialized services that may include executive, corporate and celebrity protection, pre-employment verification, individual background profiles, locating and dealing with unwanted forms of electronic surveillance, protection of intellectual property and trade secrets, anti-piracy, copyright infringement investigations, due diligence investigations and computer forensics work. Specific responsibilities depend on the needs of the client.

Private Investigation Agencies

Mutual support groups whose members are people who have experienced the loss of a family member, friend or other loved one as a result of murder or homicide. Those seeking support for their grief and loss may have been traumatized by the violent nature of the loss, intrusion of law enforcement, the press and others into their grief and by the realization that someone has deliberately taken the life of a loved one. The groups meet in-person, by telephone or via the Internet; and focus on helping participants overcome feelings of anger and pain so they can express their grief, move through the bereavement process and put their lives back together.

Families/Friends of Homicide Victims Support Groups

Mutual support groups whose members are parents who have experienced the loss of a child at any age. The reasons for loss may include miscarriage or stillbirth, or an illness or accident in infancy, during childhood or later in life. The groups meet in-person, by telephone or via the Internet; and focus on helping participants accept their loss, express their grief, move through the bereavement process and put their lives back together. Included are groups for parents who have lost a child to sudden infant death syndrome.

Bereaved Parent Support Groups

Mutual support groups whose members are burglary victims, stalking victims, workplace violence victims, torture victims or other individuals who have experienced violent crime and/or the spouses or partners, other family members and friends of crime victims. The groups meet in-person, by telephone or via the Internet; and provide emotional support, information and resources to help participants cope with the negative after effects of their ordeal.

Crime Victim Support Groups

Programs that maintain lists of individuals who are willing to make presentations on any of a variety of human service topics and social issues or which have paid staff or volunteers, one of whose primary responsibilities is public awareness and education with respect to one or a variety of community services, issues and problems.

Speakers/Speakers Bureaus

Programs that use any of a wide variety of materials to educate the public about issues that relate to a particular field or topic.

Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education

Divisions of businesses or nonprofit agencies that are responsible for developing products or delivering designated services to the public. Departments of NGOs are generally led by a manager, supervisor, director or vice president.

Nongovernmental Agency Departments

Organizations that are actively seeking individuals with the requisite skills and experience who are willing, on a voluntary basis without remuneration, to take responsibility for planning and coordinating special events. Activities may include arranging event logistics, renting  suitable space, overseeing decoration of the facility or other preparations, assigning tasks to supporting staff/volunteers and supervising their activities, and ensuring that the event runs smoothly.