It is with deep sadness that we reflect on the passing of Lady Helen Newlove — a true champion for victims’ families and a tireless advocate for justice. Her voice, compassion, and strength became a beacon of hope for so many who had been affected by violent crime and loss. Lady Newlove was more than […]
At Families Fighting for Justice, our path is forged from pain, but driven by purpose. We are here because lives were lost. Because families felt unheard. Because change was long overdue. In 2008, our founder Jean Taylor — having lost a sister, a son and a daughter to homicide — held banners and photographs in […]
Back in 2008, we took to the streets of London with banners in our hands and pain in our hearts. That first march wasn’t just a public outcry — it was the start of a movement. Families Fighting for Justice was born out of the voices of those who had lost the most, demanding change […]
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 […]
