The Justice Coalition hosted a breakfast Friday morning in Jacksonville to honor and support thousands of victims of violent crimes and their families.

Sunday marks the start of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, dedicated to raising awareness and supporting victims and survivors of violent crime.

The family of a 1-year-old boy and the Justice Coalition of Jacksonville gathered for a candlelight vigil to remember the toddler who lost his life this past spring.

Local faith leaders with ICARE gathered at Mount Zion AME Church Tuesday morning to call for an end to gun violence.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating after human remains were found Wednesday on the front porch of a home in the Lakeshore neighborhood.

The end of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week included bringing families together for a memorial event to commemorate the lives of those lost to violent crimes.

Families of lost loved ones gathered and honored victims of violent crime in Riverside Monday evening.

National Crime Victims’ Rights Week is April 23 through the 29.

Dozens gathered Saturday for a unique fundraiser to help the Justice Coalition complete its mission to help victims affected by violent crimes.

Jacksonville’s top victim and survivor support group, the Justice Coalition, has a new executive director. Robert Bracewell took on the role after its former executive director stepped aside last month, and one of his goals is to make the coalition more visible in the community.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Justice Coalition, along with families of two missing people, are coming together to make sure their loved ones’ names are heard. Brittany Palmer and Janay Wiley have been separately reported missing for more than three months now and the families of these missing women ask for your help. Palmer’s mother and Wiley’s sister say they won’t stop until they find their loved ones. Loved ones of Brittany Palmer and Janay Wiley embrace after a news conference where they begged the community to come forward with answers on the missing women. “These are two young ladies who have been missing for months and nobody can’t say anything about them.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Violent crime continues in Jacksonville amid the coronavirus pandemic. That’s why Jo-Lee Manning, executive director of the Justice Coalition, said she’s not surprised by the violent crime numbers. The Justice Coalition, a nonprofit organization, helps families impacted by crime by offering moral support and helping them navigate the court system. “So you’re just another person on the end of the phone.”The Justice Coalition is not the only anti-violence group dealing with this challenge. To learn more about the Justice Coalition, or to donate, click here.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Violent crime is still happening in the River City, despite much of the focus being on public safety with the COVID-19 pandemic. The Justice Coalition helps families impacted by crime by offering moral support and helping them navigate the court system. Tragically, violent crime is still being reported despite orders to stay at home and not gather in large groups because of COVID-19. It’s heartbreaking that they don’t get to do the vigil and things to honor their loved ones right now.”Manning's hope is for crime numbers and virus numbers go down. To learn more about the Justice Coalition, or to donate, click here.