Sentences with phrase «victims families who»

I've worked closely with murder victims families who are against the death penalty and interviewed people who were responsible for overseeing executions and heard what it did to them.

A website serves to connect survivors and victim families who received funds with a financial advisor.

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From there the company started using the tool during other disasters, from the forest fires in Fort McMurray, Canada to the Orlando nightclub shooting, when Airbnb hosts offered lodging to family members of the victims who had traveled to Orlando.

Feinberg, who most recently advised on compensation issues related to the Boston Marathon bombing, was hired by GM as a consultant to advise the automaker how to respond to families of accident victims whose vehicles are being recalled for possible ignition switch defects.

But Obama planned to meet with families of the victims, as well as with the doctors, paramedics and other first responders who came to their aid.

Brad Steinle, brother of Kathryn Steinle — who was gunned down in S.F. — hugs a victim's family member during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Capitol Hill.

And Todd Michaels, an attorney who represents the families of two victims killed during Nikolas Cruz's rampage on Feb. 14, said that if the district doesn't adequately compensate victims, «we're going to make sure they're held accountable for their behaviors.»

The school district is facing potential lawsuits from the families of 17 people killed during the massacre, and from 17 victims who were injured in the shooting.

This week, Samaha told the Sun Sentinel, «My focus is on the families of the victims and the survivors and first responders who have to deal with this [shooting in Parkland].

Designating a lead detective to be responsible for victims» families might suffice for double or triple homicides, but for mass - casualty events a point person with specialized training who remains with gathered families throughout a crisis should be the norm.

«I beg your forgiveness, too, for the sins of omission on the part of Church leaders who did not respond adequately to reports of abuse made by family members, as well as by abuse victims themselves,» Francis said in the homily, according to a text of the statement provided by the Vatican.

For instance, the congregation might pray for anonymous victims of domestic violence, for those trying to make difficult decisions in their life, for family members who are disagreeing with one another, and for those members of the congregation touched by the hurt or despair of others.

It's often the victims — in this case, their family members — who pay the price when this happens, he said.

Ahead of Romney's remarks, a couple hundred people who came to watch to the presumptive Republican presidential nominee unleash his latest attacks on President Barack Obama instead were bowing their heads with Father Christian Tutor to pray on behalf of victims and their families.

The charity's UK office has provided more than # 92,000 to help widows, victims of the war, young people who have lost their jobs, and families in particular need.

Religion News Service: Fred Phelps» son condemns Westboro's plan to picket Newtown funerals The estranged son of a Kansas pastor famous for protesting the funerals of soldiers and AIDS victims has condemned his family's plans to picket the funerals of the 26 people — including 20 children — who were killed when a gunman stormed a Connecticut elementary school.

What amount of money could ever «compensate» victims who have been tortured, lost family members, or been forcibly deprived of their homes and livelihoods?

I assure the families of the victims, especially those who lost a child, of my closeness in prayer.

How can one «criticize» the experience of the victim of domestic abuse or incest, the child refugee who has seen his family slaughtered by the national police, or the mother who must watch her children starve?

An Anglican bishop who was present at Hillsborough on the day 96 people died has told Premier that we need to be praying for the families of the victims following the announcement that six people will face criminal charges in connection with the disaster.

I began to see what those no - fun tee - totalers a hundred years ago had seen — how the victims of alcohol were almost always the ones who were most vulnerable, how it impoverished families and lives, how it threw a lit match into powder kegs of longings.

Then he, his wife and Texas officials met with victims» families, first - responders and two men who pursued the gunman.

I admire him for honoring the victims, but for those who are not Christian, such a marker may in fact be offensive or increase the hurt for the victim's family, as their beliefs are not recognized or denied.

It's an insult to the victims and their families who have other religions or none at all.

The cross is a symbol of hope and new life to Christians, which is what we all wish upon the victims» families, friends, and those who were present that night.

And with situations like this it is public whether the families want it to be or not and most of the people who hear this kind of thing are saddened and mourn the loss of the victims as well — or at least civilized human beings do.

After the Aurora shooting, Zanis got calls from family members of Columbine victims who wanted to see how he was doing and thank him again for the crosses he built for them.

Again, the parable is not showing that the neighbor was the victim and that we should therefore copy the Samaritan's actions in order to show «love to our neighbor», but rather, it is highlighting the way to tell who the neighbor is — and who we should «love» like one of the family — by noting his actions towards us (the victim in the parable); and not judge on the basis of apparent allegiance, or who we feel more comfortable with, or who does our commandments (acts like us).

Anyone who would demand that the family of a murder victim must first follow the Matthew 18 process before calling the police could be criminally charged themselves for being an accessory after the fact.

While we all know painful stories of friends and family who were victims of injustice, spiritual abuse, and unhealthy environments, it is possible to thrive as we use our gifts to serve Jesus and bless others.

Victims are now known to have included people who ranged in age from 18 months to 77 years old, and multiple members of some families.

Religion is very important to many people, including the families of 9 - 11 victims who the memorial is meant to honor.

But I and my family always pray for others, and we donate thousand a year to help victims of natural disasters, and I've personally witnessed hundreds who do the same.

I am sure some of the victims family's who are left to grieve have found comfort in their belief's, so I think it's kind of mean to knock their beliefs in a time of tragedy.

Also, in the Protestant Evangelical world we put a great degree of authority on Scripture and, therefore, those who abuse often distort Scripture in order to gain access, control, and silence over victims and their families.

what dumb politician / preacher like Fernado Cabrera fails to understand ALL THE TIME is how offensive it is for those victims» families that do not worship his god to be forced to hear his prayers, his words «in the name of god» when the very people who flew those jet liners into the WTC / Pentagon did so purely «in the name of god» as well.

The festival will also honor the talented renowned Chef Ferrán Adrià while benefiting the foundation Ciudad de la Alegria, which supports severely underprivileged children, provides solutions for women who have been victims of violence and brings help to the frail elderly in the community who are without family support.

The former Sheffield United player has also condemned those who have threatened the victim of his rime and her family.

He said, «We wanted to play this match for all the people who have stayed in Paris and to honour the families [of the victims].

This verdict brings to a conclusion the longest jury hearing in British legal history, and also vindicates the years - long struggle of the families of the victims and associated campaign groups, who comprehensively and consistently rejected the findings of the first inquest held in 1989.

In 2014, as the new inquests into the deaths at the FA Cup semi-final between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest began, the families of those who died were asked to write and read out short personal portraits of each of the victims as part of the proceedings.

Frankie's and Terrell's families have made real change by helping so many Chicago families like them who have been victims to violent loss, but McCormack says the work is far from over.

Following efforts by MyGoodDeed — a coalition supported by 9/11 families — President Obama named 9/11 a National Day of Service and Remembrance; a day to honor 9/11 victims and pay tribute to those who bravely responded to the attacks, through service.

Every child deserves to be protected, whether from adult predators or child bullies, and the same goes for children of celebrities who are often the victims of harassment from photographers looking to make big bucks on some photos of famous families.

Without Kids in Danger, nobody would know about Ellie's story, and those children and families who have been victims of inadequate safety testing.

In a letter sent to victims» family members, National September 11 Museum and Memorial Preisdent Joe Daniels writes that upcoming anniversary program will feature only the reading of names of those who died in 2001 and in the first 1993 bombing.

Family members of the late captain Maxwell Adam Mahama, who was a victim of a mob action, in Diaso in the Central region, believe Rev. Owusu Bempah lied about his divine interpretation over their son's murder.

Com The National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party who has been a victim of illegal coupe d'etat from the hands of the Democratic dictator, Nana Akufo - Addo hails from the Royal family in Sandema, Builsa North.

The Port Authority Police Benevolent Association issued a statement taking GOP gubernatorial designee Rick Lazio to task for holding a press conference with 9/11 victims» family members who joined him in calling on AG Andrew Cuomo to investigate the mosque that is slated for construction near Ground Zero.

«Todd is a true public servant who grew up here in Nassau County and knows the issues that matter most to our communities, from helping Superstorm Sandy victims rebuild to holding the line on taxes for middle - class families.