It can vary a great deal. Since this is a new program, it is hard to talk about trends. Up to this point, we have provided support to 77 people. In some cases, it may be a spouse, but it may also be parents and siblings. This support can be provided immediately. It is arranged through the designated officer. Some people call 48 hours after the death has occurred and ask for support, whereas other people wait for six months before doing so. Some people want to be called once a week, whereas other people may end the process but come back a month or two later. I cannot really tell you what is typical, since the program has really not been around very long. And we are learning as we go along.
On March 11th, 2008. See this statement in context.