Get ready: The 24th Annual Survivors of Homicide Victims Awareness Month (SHVAM) is right around the corner! Enacted in 2000, SHVAM is a month-long effort (November 20 - December 20) to inform, influence and impact how society views and responds to murdered victims and their families. SHVAM offers an opportunity to educate the public and policymakers about the effect that murder has on families and communities, and uplift the peace-building efforts of survivors. It also provides a dedicated space around the holiday season for survivors to gather in community and celebrate and honor their loved ones. Please contact Pace McConkie Jr. for more information or give us a call at (617) 825-1917 ext. 124.