Joan Deane joins Marie and Paul for the last episode in this series, telling them how she founded AdVIC after losing her son, Russell, to murder in 2003, having felt lost during and after the court process at the trial. AdVIC supports the families – also the victims of homicide, through this time and is an advocate for fairer treatment of families of victims of homicide throughout the legal process .
Please note that this podcast contains discussions related to death, suicide, and overdose. These topics are approached with sensitivity and may include narratives, insights, or discussions that some listeners may find distressing or triggering.
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