Victims of crime and their families usually go through a lengthy legal process.
The Justice Coalition, a nonprofit in Jacksonville, has been helping these victims for more than 20 years.
Paul Bussell, the new executive director of the Justice Coalition, said parents and loved ones don’t have to do it alone.
The Justice Coalition was founded in 1995. On average, the organization works on 300 cases a year with only three full-time victims’ advocates and dozens of volunteers.
Bussell said many advocates have been victims of crime themselves and are using the hardships they experienced as a way of giving back, but there is always a need for more volunteers to help families through the legal and emotional process.
“We see there is an increasing need. We work with 300 victims a year. We are probably in court four, five days a week,” Bussell said.
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, you can contact Bussell at the Justice Coalition
904-228-2288.
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