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 […]
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, […]
It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of June Hopley — a remarkable woman who stood shoulder to shoulder with Jean Taylor and Families Fighting for Justice in our ongoing Campaign for Justice. June and her husband Alan knew the devastating pain of loss all too well, having lost […]
We are proud to see Chantel’s Law gain the national attention it deserves, with both Members of Parliament and national media lending their voices to this urgent cause. We would like to extend our sincere thanks to The Express for covering our campaign, and to Esther McVey MP for publicly backing the proposed law change. […]
At Families Fighting for Justice, we know that when tragedy strikes, it can feel as though the future has been taken from you. That’s why we created the Re-Building Your Future Programme — to help those affected by violent crime take positive steps forward. Our 12-week programme was designed to rebuild confidence, offer purpose, and […]
Grief is a journey that no one should have to walk alone. At Families Fighting for Justice, we support families who have lost a loved one to murder or culpable road death. We understand the deep pain that comes with such loss, and we know that healing is not easy. Through The Hub, we provide […]
Image: Matthew Patrick ©House of Commons/Roger Harris A Step Forward: Meeting with Matthew Patrick MP Families Fighting for Justice recently had a productive and encouraging meeting with Matthew Patrick MP to discuss the urgent need for Chantel’s Law. During our conversation, we highlighted the gaps in Helen’s Law and how Chantel’s Law is essential in […]
We are incredibly honoured to announce that OLLY (Our Lost Love Years) & Families Fighting for Justice have been nominated for The Small Charity/Not-for-Profit Community Impact Award at the Liverpool Community Impact Awards. This recognition means so much to us, as it reflects the dedication, hard work, and unwavering support we provide to families affected […]
