National. 48 chapters. Founded 1984. Provides resources for the surviving families of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty according to federal criteria. Also offers law enforcement training. Quarterly newsletter, departmental guidelines and peer support. Provides annual National Police Survivors' Conference each May during National Police Week. Special hands-on programs for survivors. Summer camp for children (ages 6-14) and their parent/guardian, parents' retreats, spouse get-aways, Outward Bound experiences for young adults (ages 15-20), sibling retreat and adult children retreat. Write: Concerns of Police Survivors, Inc. (COPS) P.O. Box 3199 South State Highway 5 Camdenton, MO 65020 Voice: 573-346-4911 Fax: 573-346-1414 Website: http://www.nationalcops.org E-mail: cops@nationalcops.org Verified: 10/13/2008
National. 3 support networks. Founded 1995. Support and information network for individuals whose lives have been touched by aviation accidents. Separate networks for airplane accident survivors, families and friends of persons killed in airplane accidents and persons involved in the rescue, recovery and investigation of crashes. Information, referrals and phone support. Write: Wings of Light P.O. Box 1097 Sun City, AZ 85372 Voice: 623-516-1115 Website: http://www.wingsoflight.org Verified: 10/21/2008
Online. (WOMEN ONLY) Offers a one-on-one e-mail/pen pal support network for women who are experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder. Female victims of specific trauma can be matched with survivors of similar PTSD. Audio-visual resources available. Website: http://www.giftfromwithin.org Verified: 10/13/2009
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