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ArticleOmega2026

Invisible Wounds: Exploring the Coping Strategies of Black Survivors of Homicide Victims in Canada.

Tanya Sharpe, Nauman Aqil, Victoria Donkin

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Article in Omega, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

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3 authors.

Tanya SharpeFactor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Nauman AqilFactor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Victoria DonkinFactor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.ORCID 0009-0001-3587-1098

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Canada has experienced a steady increase in homicide. Specifically, out of the 10 provinces and 3 territories, Ontario has consistently experienced the highest number of homicides, the majority concentrated within predominantly African, Caribbean, and Black (ACB) communities in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). Despite this disproportionate reality, there is limited research on the ways in which survivors of homicide victims cope with the murder of their loved ones. This article explores the identification and characterization of coping strategies for ACB survivors of homicide victims residing in five neighbourhoods in the GTA. Participants in this study provided their insights and experiences, highlighting the coping mechanisms employed, the influence of cultural identity, and the challenges they experienced in accessing adequate care following the death of their loved ones. Implications for future research, policy and practice are discussed.

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Adaptation, PsychologicalBlack PeopleCrime VictimsHomicideSurvivorsAdultCanadaCoping SkillsFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedOntarioblackscopinghomicidesupport

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PMID38635949
PMCPMC13176501

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