Attacks of 13/11/15

On the evening of November 13, 2015, a series of terrorist attacks hit Paris. They targeted the Stade de France, the Bataclan concert hall and restaurants and terraces in several districts of the capital. 131 people died and over 400 were physically injured.

Six years later the trial of these attacks begins in Paris on September 8, 2021. It is expected to last nine months. The first objective of a trial is always judicial. It is an important step for those involved, and it also allows each individual story to be given its due importance. However, the trial can also reactivate painful memories. Solutions exist to take care of your mental health and that of your loved ones.

What are the signs of post-traumatic stress disorder?

Victims involved in the Paris attacks

The time of trial can be difficult because it can rekindle or reawaken the traumatic experience. Taking care of oneself is particularly important. It is necessary to protect oneself from overexposure, especially in the media: we do not have to see and watch everything.

It is also important not to bury one's feelings but, on the contrary, to talk about them and not to isolate oneself. It is not possible to erase the trauma, but it is possible to give it meaning and to resume a life, different of course, but worth living.

Recommendations for direct and indirect victims and bereaved relatives

Interview with Françoise Rudetzki

Member of the scientific and orientation council of the CN2R, herself a victim of an attack in 1983 and having devoted her life to the recognition of victims.

Podcast

Interview with Denis Peschanski

Member of the scientific and orientation council of the CN2R, historian, research director at the CNRS and co-responsible for the 13-November Program.

Podcast

The support of Paris Aide aux Victimes

Paris Aide aux Victimes is an association created in 1987 and affiliated to the France Victims network. It welcomes, listens to and informs victims of criminal offences, disasters and collective accidents, and public road accidents with offences. It is composed of lawyers and psychologists who can guide and offer psychological support to victims and their families. Its services are free and confidential. The association has more than 30 years of experience in providing psychological support to victims of terrorism.

[/vc_row_inner]Finding support for yourself or a loved one

Interview with Carole Damiani

Member of the scientific and orientation council of the Cn2r, psychologist, general secretary of the Trauma-Alfest association and director of Paris Aide aux Victimes.Member of the scientific and orientation council of the Cn2r, psychologist, general secretary of the Trauma-Alfest association and director of Paris Aide aux Victimes

Podcast

Cultural resources

Chronicle of a survivor, Catherine Bertrand, Editions de la Martinière, 2018

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Cultural resources