Attorney Jay Howell started the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) 25 years ago. He explains that “Stranger Danger” is NOT what children should be taught. Read more…
Jacksonville’s FBI Special Agent in Charge Jim Casey was the lead investigator in the Pan Am 103 bombing and testified in the terrorist’s trial. Read his opinion about the man’s recent releas. Read More...
Rape victims detail their experience and how it has affected their lives. Read more…
--------- First Annual Ted Hires Legacy Awards Dinner
More than 600 people attended the First Annual Ted Hires Legacy Dinner on Sept. 17 honoring Peg and John Rowan (Outstanding Citizen Award), J. B. Coxwell Contracting, Inc. (Business Award) and Assistant State Attorney Bernie de la Rionda (Government Agency Award).
The Justice Coalition is spearheading
The Reward Collection efforts for the
Somer Renee Thompson Case.
Click below to donate toward the Reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the death of Somer Renee Thompson.
The Justice Coalition
works hard to reach out to victims, the community,
law enforcement, legislators, the faith-based organizations
and local officials while
following three objectives:
To be available
for innocent victims of violent crimes
To educate the
general public on criminal justice issues
To be pro-active
in the fight against crime
What We Do
Provide
immediate crisis intervention by assessing the
victim’s needs and implementing an appropriate
plan of action.
Educate
victims regarding their rights as a victim of crime
and criminal justice proceedings.
Network
our resources to provide the victim counseling
and / or support groups, if needed.
Accompany
victims to court proceedings. This includes pretrial
hearings, trials, depositions, meetings
with prosecutors
and injunction hearings.
Act
as a liaison between victims and prosecutors, law
enforcement, and the media.
Assist
victims in applying for victims’ compensation.
Assist
victims in publicizing rewards for unsolved murders
and missing persons.
Publish
a monthly newspaper that prints crime victims’ stories,
pictures of unsolved murder victims,
missing
persons, wanted criminals and much more.
Some of our Supporters
Supporters of the Justice Coalition believe that victims of violent crimes are the true victims
and their rights embody the spirit of the law and the patriotic foundations of
our society. The JusticeCoalition works closely with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office and
Sheriff John Rutherford. Working together with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office and recognizing the fine
efforts of Nassau, Baker and Clay County Sheriff Offices the Justice Coalition has been instrumental
in bringing more than 1,000criminals to justice. Sheriff Rutherford even takes part
in contributing to the Justice Coalition’s monthly publication, Victims Advocate, by providing a monthly column called
From the Sheriff's Desk.
These are just a
few of the Justice Coalition’ supporters
who help in the fight against crime here in Jacksonville.
For a listing of more of our supporters and sponsors,
and information on how you can help visit our “How
You Can Help” page.
The
Justice Coalition is also proud to recognize
their partnership with WJXT Channel 4 in the
monthly broadcast “Eye
on Crime.” This television program is
broadcast at 8:00 p.m. on the third Thursday
of every month. This program is instrumental
in getting the community involved in solving
violent crimes in the Jacksonville area and
providing them with valuable safety tips.
The program features re-enactments of North
Florida’s most
notorious unsolved cases;all local criminals
and cases. Profiles of Jacksonville Most
Wanted and LIVE detective phone banks are
also part of the monthly program.
Justice can only be served when we bring
together those who are willing to fight crime. Will you do your part
today in making Jacksonville a safer place?
The Future: The Justice Coalition will
continue to grow and thrive as long as there are criminals and victims
who need us.
Our plan includes:
increasing victim advocacy staff
expanding our space in order to provide more service
an awareness campaign for community watch
expansion of Court Watch programs
encourage participation in Neighborhood
Watch programs
Supporters of the Justice Coalition believe that victims of violent crimes are the true victims
and their rights embody the spirit of the law and the patriotic foundations of
our society. The JusticeCoalition works closely with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office and
Sheriff John Rutherford. Working together with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office and recognizing the fine
efforts of Nassau, Baker and Clay County Sheriff Offices the Justice Coalition has been instrumental
in bringing more than 1,000criminals to justice. Sheriff Rutherford even takes part
in contributing to the Justice Coalition’s monthly publication, Victims Advocate, by providing a monthly column called
From the Sheriff's Desk. 
is
broadcast at 8:00 p.m. on the third Thursday
of every month. This program is instrumental
in getting the community involved in solving
violent crimes in the Jacksonville area and
providing them with valuable safety tips.
The program features re-enactments of North
Florida’s most
notorious unsolved cases;all local criminals
and cases. Profiles of Jacksonville Most
Wanted and LIVE detective phone banks are
also part of the monthly program.