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Causes: Human Services, Victims Services
Mission: Justice Coalition serves innocent victims of crime in Duval County, Fourth Judicial Circuit, Jacksonville, Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach, Jacksonville Beach, Mayport, St. Johns County, Ponte Vedra, St. Augustine, Clay County, Orange Park, Middleburg, Nassau County, Fernandina Beach, Amelia Island, Baker County, MacClenny, Baldwin.
Results: During its twenty-nine years of existence the Justice Coalition has served thousands of innocent victims of violent crime. The justice coalition has served some of the highest profile cases nationwide that occurred in Florida. Cases such as Maddie Clifton, Cherish Perrywinkle, Lonzie Barton, Renie Bain Telzer, Somer Thompson, Jordan Davis, Haleigh Cummings, Mary Peterson, Richard Collier, and many many more.
Target demographics: We advocate for innocent victims of violent crime.
Direct beneficiaries per year: Over 500 innocent victims of crime.
Geographic areas served: North Florida
Programs: Provide immediate crisis intervention Educate victims regarding their rights Accompany victims to court proceedings Act as a liaison between victims, prosecutors, law enforcement and media. Offer rewards for missing persons and wanted fugitives Assist victims in applying for victim compensation Assist victims in writing an effective impact statement to deliver at sentencing. Provide grief counseling.