Advice on how to support a victim of terrorism

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This guidance is for family, friends, peers and the community surrounding victims of terrorism to help them support someone who has been affected by a terrorist attack. Developed by the UK government in partnership with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, it aims to give you a greater understanding of the needs of someone who has experienced a terrorist attack so that you are more able to accommodate them. It includes:

• how your colleague, friend or family member might be affected
• what you can do to help them
• signs to look out for that indicate they might need more support
• where to look for further help

It is hoped that this guidance will empower these people to better support an affected individual to cope and inform them of the indicative signs that they might need more help.

It is also important for members of a victim of terrorism’s personal network to look after themselves when in such a supporting role. Those closest to a victim of terrorism can be affected in numerous ways. Therefore, this guidance is also designed to help them remain physically and mentally healthy throughout this difficult period too.