Subtitled The Victim's Journey Through the 15 Elements of Serious Crime, this book is written in an easy-to-read conversational style. The book organizes the crime victim detour into stages and elements that most victims will encounter. Each chapter begins with a family-type story to gently introduce the theme or the element. This is followed by a description of the element, the underlying reasons for it, the consequences and then practical helps for dealing with the element. The book is accessible and applicable for anyone who has experienced a crime and for those who support them.