Victims Groups’ Joint Statement on the Southport Attack Trial “Today saw the trial of the perpetrator of the Southport murders. The details of what happened are horrific. Most of us will simply not understand how anyone could have perpetrated such crimes, especially against children. To the families who are going through this, we want you to know that we stand with you. As people who represent and work with victims and survivors of extreme violence, we want you to know that your loved ones will not be forgotten, that we support your demands for justice and that we will help you keep the legacy of your loved ones alive. Many of us have been through similar trials and we know how hard they are for everyone involved. That’s why we also want to appeal to the public. If you want to help families at their darkest moment, please keep the focus on the victims and survivors, tell their stories, remember their names. And of course, please stand with us against anyone who tries to hijack the pain of this awful crime to drive hatred, violence or a political agenda. If you want to do something practical, please consider donating to the Alder Hey Children’s hospital (alderhey.nhs.uk), which treated so many of the victims. Crimes like these shake the foundations of our society. And they should. But what matters now is how we respond: to surround the families with love and ensure that justice is done.” ---------------------------- @survivors_a_t, @KilledWomennw, @kinsellatrust, @SAMMNational, Fawziyah Javed Foundation, @Believeinbeefo1, The Megan Newborough Foundation, The Table of Love and Loss, @MakeHerstory1, The Kelly Fitzgibbons Foundation, Global Acts of Unity @mikebhaines, @Charity_BBFP, Secure Life, @beckyrigby2, @BeeTheDiff_, @ResilienceUnity, @mizenfoundation.