Meet the Woman Responding to Surging Homicides in New Orleans
Tamara Jackson, a victim advocate in New Orleans, is often one of the first to respond to homicide scenes and work as a liaison between investigators and victims' families. Jackson works for the coroner's office and comforts victims' loved ones while helping guide them through the legal system. She also heads a community organization called Silence is Violence, which promotes safety and youth engagement in New Orleans. Violent crime has spiked dramatically in New Orleans over the past few years, with the city having the most homicides per capita among major U.S. cities in September.