Law Commission consultation on homicide offences

Closes 30 Sep 2026

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Support and resources

The organisations below provide emotional, practical and specialist support to families and friends bereaved by homicide. This includes help navigating the criminal justice process, accessing counselling, and connecting with others who have had similar experiences. 

  • SAMM (Support After Murder and Manslaughter) 
    A national charity offering peer support, telephone helpline, local groups, and online forums for those bereaved by homicide. Particularly valued for connecting people with others who have had similar experiences. 
    https://www.samm.org.uk/support/  

  • Domestic Abuse Commissioner  
    The Domestic Abuse Commissioner’s website contains an extensive list of organisations who offer advice and support for those who have experienced or are experiencing domestic abuse, rape and sexual assault and/or stalking and harassment. 
    https://domesticabusecommissioner.uk/i-need-help/    

  • Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse (AAFDA) 
    Provides specialist advocacy and practical support to families bereaved by fatal domestic abuse, including navigating inquests, reviews, and criminal proceedings. 
    https://aafda.org.uk/  

  • Child Bereavement UK 
    Supports children, young people, and families after the death of someone close, including traumatic deaths. Provides counselling, helplines, and guidance. 
    https://www.childbereavementuk.org/  

  • Cruse Bereavement Support 
    National charity offering emotional support, counselling, and helplines for anyone experiencing bereavement, including those affected by sudden or traumatic deaths. 
    https://www.cruse.org.uk/  

  • The Compassionate Friends (UK) 
    Provides support to parents and families grieving the death of a child (including homicide), through peer support, helplines, and local groups. 
    https://www.tcf.org.uk/