Most members of FFFJ have experienced the injustice the British judiciary system can unfortunately dispense. In 2008 Jean advertised in the Liverpool Echo for victims families to join her on a march to Downing Street with 35,000 signatures' she had gathered to say; Life should mean life, for first degree murder, also tougher sentences for manslaughter. The families that joined are now loyal members and trustees of Families Fighting for Justice. Sadly over the years the group has grown. Families fighting for justice are non political and work alongside those who can bring change and help make society and our country a safer place for everyone. As well as working for change we are also a peer support group for those who have lost someone to acts of murder or manslaughter. Over the years the members of FFFJ have become like a second family to each other. Our drop in centre has a friendly atmosphere where you can talk in confidence to others who understand the emotional rollercoaster ride you are now on. You do not have to have lost a loved one to join us; we have members who just support us. We have no prejudices at FFFJ, it does not matter about your race, religion or sexuality and everyone is welcome. We also believe a murder does ot have any priorities. If your loved one was taken it does not have to be with a knife or a gun, the loss and pain is the same, we support death by dangerous driving or domestic violence, we support all murders.
