What to Do When the Police Leave : A Guide to the First Days of Traumatic Loss -- Third Edition [Paperback]

Bill Jenkins (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 15, 2001

The Third Edition of "What To Do When The Police Leave" expands on the landmark work of the Second Edition. Written by a victim for other victims and their caregivers, this book offers authoritative and invaluable advice, guidance, and resources for families dealing with the traumatic loss of a family member or friend.

New to this edition are sections on crime scene cleanup, unsolved cases, grief in the workplace, a new chapter entitled "Long-Term Grief: Living The Marathon," and a Foreword by best-selling author Patricia Cornwell.

Finalist in the category of Best First Book in the Publishers Marketing Association's Benjamin Franklin Awards 2000, "What To Do When The Police Leave" is being used by victim assistance programs, clergy, funeral homes, and police departments across North America as they work with and serve the bereaved. It is recognized as one of the most valuable resources available for grieving families.

This one of a kind resource is heart-to-heart practical advice from one who has been through the trenches of grief and loss, encouraging and helping others in their own paths. The victims' voice has never spoken so clearly.

Editorial Reviews

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A needed and invaluable source of practical, insightful information for both survivors ... and the professionals who work with them. -- Jean Lewis, Parents of Murdered Children, Inc.

Only someone who has experienced personal tragedy could be so effective in providing this kind of support and guidance. -- Bob Wallace, Chief of Police Magazine

About the Author

Bill Jenkins is a professor of Speech and Drama at Virginia Union University. After the murder of his sixteen year-old son while on his second day at work, Jenkins assembled the materials which were so vital to him in the first days of his loss into a concise, authoritative, and practical resource to help others.

As time permits, he continues to speak on various victim issues throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Wbj Pr; 3 edition (February 15, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0966760018
• ISBN-13: 978-0966760019
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #681,386 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Nothing else like it, January 9, 2010

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This review is from: What to Do When the Police Leave : A Guide to the First Days of Traumatic Loss -- Third Edition (Paperback)

I have never found another book like this one. It provides a step by step guide of what to do and explains how you'll feel after a traumatic loss like homicide or suicide. But mostly it addresses how to handle the police, detectives, media, and others after such a loss. I cried through every page as it as if it was written from my own heart. You truly can't know what it's like to experience such an event until you do and this author has. This book should be required reading for every family member as they leave the police station after such an event. This book fills a void in the legal system, which is what you should do after the police leave.

5.0 out of 5 stars grief book, January 16, 2012

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EILEEN LOZOWSKI (PATCHOGUE, NY United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: What to Do When the Police Leave : A Guide to the First Days of Traumatic Loss -- Third Edition (Paperback)

very good book read it in one sitting. Lost my daughter in Nov. did have to have police come. reason book caught my eye

5.0 out of 5 stars An extremely helpful and practical guide, December 27, 2007

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This review is from: What to Do When the Police Leave : A Guide to the First Days of Traumatic Loss -- Third Edition (Paperback)

There are many books that talk about grief, but this book is a practical help and guide for people who find themselves suddenly thrust into the complicated situations that come from the sudden loss of a loved one due to murder or suicide. It talks plainly about dealing with the legal system, the police, the media, etc. I have kept a copy on hand for years and sadly, just had to give one to a friend of mine whose brother was murdered. She has found it to be eminently helpful in the midst of a confusing and difficult time.