A Mother’s Fight for Justice For over twenty-five years, I have lived with the unbearable pain of losing my daughter, Chantel, who was brutally murdered and dismembered. To this day, no part of her body has ever been found. The man convicted of her murder continues to twist the truth, giving different versions of what […]
From the moment, we marched through London in 2008 — with banners held high and T-shirts bearing the names and faces of our loved ones. We’ve never stopped fighting. That day wasn’t just a protest. It was a promise. A promise that the voices of victims’ families would never be silenced again. A promise that […]
At Families Fighting for Justice, we know that real change doesn’t come from one person — it comes from a community. And at the heart of that community are our volunteers: everyday heroes who give their time, energy, and compassion to help others through the darkest of times. Many of our volunteers have lived through […]
When Justice Feels Unbalanced When I sit and reflect on the way decisions are made by those in authority, I cannot help but feel a deep sadness. Time and again, it seems that more consideration is given to the person who committed the crime than to the family left behind to pick up the pieces. […]
Have you lost a loved one? Did someone put you and your family in that dark place? Do you feel no one truly understands? Do you feel let down, empty inside — like your heart is broken? Do you have moments when the pain becomes too much to bear? We understand. We really do. At […]
When a family experiences the devastating loss of a loved one to violence, the emotional impact can be overwhelming. In these moments, being heard — truly heard — can be one of the most healing experiences. That’s where peer support comes in. It’s not about offering solutions or fixing grief. It’s about sitting alongside someone […]
Since 2015, Merseyside’s Police and Crime Commissioner has funded a range of services to support those affected by crime. These services are regularly reviewed to ensure they meet the needs of our communities and make the best use of public funding. The Commissioner is now refreshing the Victim Needs Assessment, which looks at what support […]
Today, we pause to honour and remember June Hopley — a truly remarkable woman whose courage, kindness, and dedication to justice touched all who knew her. June was more than a supporter of Families Fighting for Justice; she was family. Her strength in the face of profound loss — first through the tragic death of […]
On a recent episode of Good Morning Britain, Families Fighting for Justice founder Jean Taylor appeared live to speak about Chantel’s Law — a vital campaign calling for tougher sentencing for those who murder and then desecrate or conceal their victim’s body. Jean passionately shared her own heartbreaking story and the ongoing fight for justice, […]
Education has the power to shape futures, influence choices, and protect communities. When children are given the opportunity to learn about values like respect, responsibility, and empathy, it lays the foundation for a more compassionate society. Teaching young people from an early age about the consequences of harmful behaviour — and the importance of making […]
