Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-2024
Abstract
Against a backdrop of protocols developed in the medical community for delivering bad news (news of a distressing nature) to patients and survivors (e.g., friends and family of a patient or victim), a straightforward procedure is described for law enforcement chaplains who must deliver death notifications to civilians. A description of and appreciation for the ministry of presence is explored. Specifically, the ministry of presence, modeled after Jesus’ example in the Incarnation and His development of disciples, is described as the cornerstone of chaplaincy.
Recommended Citation
Brooks, Steven W., "Death Notification for the Law Enforcement Chaplain; Considering Models that Emphasize the Ministry of Presence" (2024). Faculty Publications and Presentations. 2.
https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/dccc_fac_pubs/2
