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Video Gallery: Victims/Survivors
Watch testimonials from victims/survivors about their decisions to participate in the parole process, their experiences at the hearing, their advice for other victims/survivors, and their thoughts on honoring their loved ones.
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Victims/survivors have different perspectives on the parole hearing process. The opinions shared here by each victim/survivor are their own, and are not intended to represent the views of PJW, the Board, or other victims/survivors.
Any victim/survivor wishing to share their story may do so here.
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Deciding Whether to Participate
Kathleen: "“I have always taken every opportunity to witness to the community…but to also be Ian's mom…”
Kyla: “Were the victims harmed? Of course they were harmed. The victim doesn't have to show up for that to be known and understood…”
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Preparing to Participate
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Knowing What to Expect
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Victim Impact Statements
Kathleen: “It was very important for me that people hear my side, even if it didn't…make a difference on the outcome…”
Frances: “I was expected by my family to read this horrible, very damning statement… but I was torn, I didn't want to…”
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Attending the Hearing
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Emotional Experiences
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Honoring Loved Ones
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Watch victims/survivors share thoughts honoring their loved ones.
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Victim/Survivor Stories
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Watch victims/survivors share more fully about their personal journeys.
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Share Your Story.
We will continue to add to this Video Gallery as more people share their stories with us.
We welcome any victim/survivor to share their story with our community.