Freom Pain to Power : Crime Victims Take Action

Many victims of crime have found that participating in community service -- helping other victims & initiating crime prevention & awareness programs -- contributes significantly to their own healing. This report chronicles ways in which crime victims are channeling their pain into helping others, improving their communities, & healing themselves at the same time. It describes opportunities for victims who want to become active & makes recommendations for victim service programs regarding ways to involve victims in community service. It will foster collaboration between victims, service providers, & policy makers to ensure justice & healing for all victims.Friedman, Lucy N. is the author of 'Freom Pain to Power : Crime Victims Take Action', published 2000 under ISBN 9780756705183 and ISBN 0756705185.