Murder by omission and organized abandonment are subtle forms of violence that rely on the refusal to intervene or take responsibility for suffering and death. Addressing them requires a deep recognition of how structural forces, whether political, economic, or social, systematically create conditions where certain lives are rendered invisible, dispensable, or disposable.

Ways to deal with these phenomena:

1. Acknowledge the systemic nature of harm:
   The first step is recognizing that these forms of violence are not accidental or individual acts but the result of larger systems—economic inequalities, political indifference, social hierarchies—that structure our world. In this light, murder by omission and organized abandonment should not be seen as isolated events but as symptoms of a more profound societal disease: the disavowal of certain lives, often marked by race, class, or other marginalized identities.

2. Reckon with complicity:
   It’s essential to face the uncomfortable reality that many of us, even those who believe in justice, can be complicit in such systems. From a societal perspective, acknowledging the role of structures that protect the privileged while maintaining the disposability of others is crucial. In a personal context, it involves interrogating how, often passively, we partake in or tolerate systems that contribute to harm, even by inaction.

3. Fight for accountability and intervention:
   Whether on the small scale of a personal relationship or the larger scale of societal structures, we need to cultivate responsibility—both moral and political. It means demanding that those in power take concrete actions to address the suffering caused by abandonment, and holding accountable those who benefit from such systems of neglect.

4. Amplify the silenced voices:
   The very act of bearing witness to and amplifying the voices of those affected by organized abandonment is a critical step in resisting these forms of violence. Writing, speaking, or acting on behalf of those whose pain has been deliberately ignored or erased is not just ethical—it’s a way of refusing the world’s insistence on silence.

5. Reclaim the narrative:
   To deal with murder by omission, we also need to challenge the narratives that erase these acts of violence. This involves reframing the dominant discourse around justice, care, and humanity in ways that do not perpetuate indifference but encourage responsibility for each other. By telling the stories of those left behind, we begin to expose and confront the very systems that facilitate their abandonment.