On the National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims, we honor lives lost to violence and stand with their loved ones. 🧡 At Healing Justice, we center the experiences of murder victim family members and the full impact of trauma, harm, and injustice.

Meet Jahaan Shaheed, one of the attorneys behind our new PCRC. A former federal public defender and survivor of violence, she brings empathy and expertise to help victims and survivors navigate post-conviction activity. We’re deeply grateful for her commitment to advancing justice and equity.

Last month’s retreat with crime survivors reminded us of the power of coming together—to heal, to connect, and to strengthen community. 💛 As we look ahead, we hold these moments close and continue building toward justice grounded in healing.

It’s National Voter Registration Day 🗳️ Your vote matters, especially down-ballot. Elect leaders who prioritize the needs of survivors and the integrity of convictions. Check your status at vote.gov.

Your guide to supporting victims and survivors is here! Watch our walkthrough of the EmpowerKit and get started today. This kit is designed to provide emotional health and wellness tools for victims and survivors of crime. 📥 Access it online now: pcrc-survivors.org/empowerkit

At #NTI2025, Healing Justice’s Clare Exley & Brittany Shefter introduced the Post Conviction Resource Center—a hub supporting survivors with resources & trauma-informed advocates. They shared challenges survivors face post-conviction and best practices for survivor-centered support. 🧡

The damage from wrongful convictions extends to survivors, families, and communities. This is the fifth post in our state series, focusing on Pennsylvania and those affected by these injustices. 📣 Stay with us as we continue to share impacts from across the country.

Healing. Connection. Community. ✨ From August 14–17, we came together in Virginia with crime survivors and families of murder victims for a weekend that reminded us of the power of sharing and support. Here's a look back at the memories we made.

The damage from wrongful convictions extends to survivors, families, and communities. This is the third post in our state series, focusing on Michigan and those affected by these injustices. 📣 Stay with us as we continue to share impacts from across the country.

Happy Monday! 💚 Cornel West reminds us that justice is rooted in love. Let’s keep showing up for each other, for survivors, and for justice—today and every day. How will you make a difference this week?

Healing Justice recently joined Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office for a training on centering victims and survivors in post-conviction work. 📣 We shared trauma-informed practices and heard powerful firsthand experiences. Thank you to Lake County for having us!

Our restorative justice program offers a space for those directly impacted by wrongful convictions to come together, share their truths, and begin repairing harm. 💛 Learn more: healingjusticeproject.org/restorative-...

Wrongful convictions impact entire communities—not just the individual accused. In every state, survivors, victims, and loved ones are left without answers, healing, or support. Our new series highlights the human impact of exonerations across the country, starting with Illinois.

Join us in wishing a very happy birthday to our amazing Executive Director, Katie! 🎉 We’re so grateful for her leadership, heart, and commitment to the work. We hope your day is filled with joy and love!

Happy Monday! This week, we're guided by the words of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He reminds us that forgiveness is a daily practice and a way to create space for healing and love. Choosing it every day is part of the work. 💚 How are you practicing forgiveness this week?

Looking for support after a wrongful conviction? You’re not alone. 💚 Our trained peer supporters offer emotional support and guidance grounded in lived experience, mutual respect, and shared healing. Learn more or get connected: healingjusticeproject.org/individual-p...

Nearly 250 advocates from around the world joined our session at the 2025 NOVA Training Event! 💛 Big thanks to all who attended Brittany & Claire’s presentation on post-conviction support for survivors. Grateful to share space with so many dedicated leaders. Learn more: healingjusticeproject.org

Our Summer Staff Book Rec Series continues! 🌞 Jennifer recommends "I feel bad about my neck and other thoughts on being a woman" by Nora Ephron: "Nora Ephron's book was such a fun read and reminds me about why aging as a woman can be challenging, scary but also (for me) freeing."

Become a part of the 2025 Giving Circle! 🌟 With a gift of $25/month or a one-time donation of $250 or more, you can help drive change and support Healing Justice’s mission to bring healing and equity to those affected by wrongful convictions and systemic injustice: healingjusticeproject.org/donate

Join us in congratulating our founder, Jennifer Thompson, on being named a 2025–2027 William C. Friday Fellow! 🎉 This prestigious fellowship unites leaders working to bridge divides across North Carolina. We’re so proud of Jennifer for being recognized for her vision and leadership.

Our Summer Staff Book Rec Series continues! 🌞 Claire recommends "Four Pounds of Pressure" by Danielle Leukam: "It is gut-wrenching, compassionate, and deeply courageous." What are you reading this summer?

📣 Healing Justice’s Brittany and Claire are presenting at NOVA’s virtual Annual Training Event soon! Their session, “Empowering Victims and Survivors Through the Post-Conviction Resource Center,” focuses on post-conviction support. RSVP: trynova.org/events/nova-...

Want to build a trauma-informed approach to your post-conviction support? We help legal community professionals better serve victims and survivors. Hear from survivors and gain tools to strengthen your work: healingjusticeproject.org/trauma-infor...

Welcome to our new followers from the 60 Minutes feature, we’re glad you’re here! 🧡 Healing Justice offers support for those impacted by wrongful convictions, including Healing Retreats for survivors, exonerees & loved ones. Learn more: healingjusticeproject.org/healing-retr...

This Sunday, come watch @60minutes.bsky.social featuring Healing Justice, followed by a thought-provoking conversation with our founder, Jennifer Thompson. ✨ Bring your friends! It’s a free, kid-friendly event with light refreshments. Not in Durham? Tune in live on CBS. RSVP: bit.ly/402EI9

Our Summer Staff Book Rec Series continues! 🌞 Jené recommends Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi—"It is a stunning, deeply introspective novel that stayed with me long after the final page." Stay tuned for more inspiring reads from our team and let us know what you're reading this summer!

Join us in Durham for a special @60minutes.bsky.social Viewing Party, followed by a conversation with our founder, Jennifer Thompson. Bring your friends—the event is free & kid-friendly. Not in Durham? Grab your friends and watch it live on CBS. ➡️ RSVP today: bit.ly/402EI9F

Become a part of the 2025 Giving Circle! 🌟 With a gift of $25/month or a one-time donation of $250 or more, you can help drive change and support Healing Justice’s mission. Thanks to those who have already joined the Circle: healingjusticeproject.org/donate

Today we honor #Juneteenth, a day that marks Black freedom and the ongoing struggle for justice. 📣 At Healing Justice, we reflect on this legacy and renew our commitment to building a future where liberation and healing go hand in hand.

We are heartbroken to share the passing of our dear friend, Sunny Jacobs. Sunny officially joined our family at our retreat in March 2017. Sunny's legacy lives on through the countless lives she touched with her unwavering love, courage, and belief in the power of healing. Rest in power, Sunny.

Become a part of the 2025 Giving Circle! 🌟 With a gift of $25/month or a one-time donation of $250 or more, you can help drive change and support Healing Justice’s mission to bring healing and equity to those affected by wrongful convictions and systemic injustice: healingjusticeproject.org/donate

The new and improved Exoneration Registry is live! 📣 The impact of these injustices stretches across generations, touching survivors, crime victims, and the families of exonerees. Let’s keep fighting for real justice. 🧡 Check it out here: exonerationregistry.org

Happy Birthday to Jené, our incredible Managing Director of Innovation & Growth! 🎉 Your vision, leadership, and passion inspire us every day. We wish you a joyful year ahead filled with love, growth, and celebration! 💛

Last week, our founder Jennifer Thompson spoke at the Quattrone Center’s Spring Symposium in Philly, sharing powerful insights about the often-overlooked experiences of crime victims and survivors of wrongful convictions. Watch as she recaps her experience! 💛

Happy Monday!✨ This Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we’re motivated by the legacy of Grace Lee Boggs, an activist and organizer who believed in the power of change especially in difficult times. Here’s to choosing how we show up in the world, even when the moment feels heavy. 🧡

“We can’t heal in isolation.” In this clip from The Knife podcast, Jennifer shares a powerful reminder about the role of community in healing. Hear more of her story + learn how we build healing spaces through our retreats: healingjusticeproject.org/healing-retreats

In today’s @newsobserver.com op-ed, Yolanda Thomas—longtime Healing Justice member—shares why dismantling the NC Innocence Inquiry Commission would harm families like hers and deny survivors the care, truth, and justice they deserve. Read the full article here: bit.ly/3SzxpCf

📣 Philly friends! Our founder Jennifer Thompson will be at the 2025 Quattrone Center Spring Symposium on May 13–14 at Penn Carey Law! This free, public event brings together leaders in justice reform. RSVP here: bit.ly/4jzmwwj

Big congrats to Claire Exley, our Director of Justice Programs, for being selected for OVC TTAC’s “Sustaining Your Program’s Capacity to Serve Victims” course! Her leadership will strengthen our programs for survivors. Learn more about our tailored programs: healingjusticeproject.org/crime-victim...

Big news! We're excited to announce that our brand new website is live—a fresh space to explore our story, mission, and work for healing + justice. 💻🧡 Thank you Carrboro Creative for bringing it to life! Check it out: healingjusticeproject.org

Today, we wear denim in solidarity. 💙 On #DenimDay, our staff and community members joined together to stand against victim blaming and raise awareness about sexual violence.

Join the 2025 Giving Circle! 🌟 Give $25/month or $250+ once to support Healing Justice’s mission for healing, hope, and equity for those impacted by wrongful convictions. 🧡 Thank you to all who’ve joined—your support makes a lasting impact: healingjusticeproject.org/donate

Wow, Durham—you showed up! 💛 Big thanks to everyone who came out to Lush Southpoint to connect with the Healing Justice team. We had powerful convos, raised funds, and grew our community. More events, stories, and ways to take action coming soon—stay tuned!

Happy 10th Anniversary to Healing Justice! 🎉 In 2015, Jennifer Thompson & Ronald Cotton received OVC's Special Courage Award—a moment that sparked Healing Justice, created to support all impacted by wrongful convictions. Today we celebrate a decade of healing and justice. 🧡

This month, Healing Justice turns 10 years old! 🎉 As we celebrate our anniversary, we’re taking a moment to honor the people, partners, and communities who’ve walked this journey with us. Together, we've built a movement rooted in healing, justice, and hope. Thank you for being part of our story.

Healing Justice recently co-hosted a training with NCVLI & NOVA for over 65 NJ-based victims' rights attorneys, prosecutors and victim advocates. 👏 The focus was on trauma-informed tools to better support survivors navigating post-conviction. Grateful to all who joined us at this vital training!

Happy Monday! ✨ This week’s motivation quote comes from the brilliant James Baldwin. At Healing Justice, we know that facing harm, injustice, and deep-rooted systems isn’t easy—but it’s the first step toward meaningful change. We encourage you to move into this week with courage and clarity.

Receiving justice is not always receiving a conviction – it can also be about safety, accountability and healing. 🧡 This #NCVRW lets uplift the voices of those directly impacted and strive to make effective, sustainable changes in the legal system. ⚖️

As we wrap up National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, we remember Jacqueline Harrison—a beloved mother, wife, friend, and light in her community. 🕊️ This week reminds us to center victims’ voices, honor their stories, and keep pushing for healing and justice.

Every survivor deserves support that centers compassion, clear information, and meaningful choices. Whether you're navigating the legal system or supporting someone who is, you're not alone. Explore trauma-informed tools legal resources, and advocacy support: survivorservices.org 🔗