800 Watts Street, Durham, NC 27701
Welcome to The Capital Restorative Justice Project
Our mission is to promote healing and nonviolent responses within NC communities torn apart by murder and executions.
About Us
Our History
What We Offer
Our History
In December 2002, Ernest Basden was executed by the State of NC during the infamous ice storm that caused NC to declare a state of emergency. A few days later, Desmond Carter was executed. Both men had families who loved them, strong community support, and dedicated legal teams. One lawyer of Mr. Basden--who had at that time seen three cl
In December 2002, Ernest Basden was executed by the State of NC during the infamous ice storm that caused NC to declare a state of emergency. A few days later, Desmond Carter was executed. Both men had families who loved them, strong community support, and dedicated legal teams. One lawyer of Mr. Basden--who had at that time seen three clients executed and who is married to a family member of a murder victim--and Mr. Basden's family committed themselves to creating good out of their pain.
Desiring to comprehensively address their needs, a group of those affected by murder and executions came together in 2003 to discuss how to address their pain and the pain of hundreds of others in similar circumstances. This was the birth of the Capital Restorative Justice Project.
Who We Are
What We Offer
Our History
The CRJP is made up of individuals, families, and community members who actively promote healing and understanding while seeking an alternative to violence.
In lieu of a Board of Directors, the CRJP is guided by an all-volunteer Leadership Collective. We began in 2003 as a response to violence with a gathering and a vision of peace, supp
The CRJP is made up of individuals, families, and community members who actively promote healing and understanding while seeking an alternative to violence.
In lieu of a Board of Directors, the CRJP is guided by an all-volunteer Leadership Collective. We began in 2003 as a response to violence with a gathering and a vision of peace, support, and healing. The Leadership Collective is made up of family members of victims of violence, advocates, people of faith, and concerned community members who continue the vision of that first response. We meet as needed to provide support to one another and plan restorative gatherings and events. Since all are volunteers, life commitments may pull members away from the Collective at times, but our hearts and arms are open to each other and allow for an ebb and flow of leadership responsibilities.
Contact Us
capitalrestorativejustice@gmail.com
Our mailing address is that of our fiscal sponsor, Watts Street Baptist Church:
800 Watts Street Durham, NC 27701
What We Offer
What We Offer
What We Offer
- An annual Healing Circles gathering in the late fall for families and the community to take part in a Circle and learn about and participate in restorative justice practices
- Advocacy for those who have had a loved one taken by murder or a death sentence
- Restorative Justice 101 seminars or workshops
- One-on-One listening sessions and support
- An annual Healing Circles gathering in the late fall for families and the community to take part in a Circle and learn about and participate in restorative justice practices
- Advocacy for those who have had a loved one taken by murder or a death sentence
- Restorative Justice 101 seminars or workshops
- One-on-One listening sessions and support for family members
- Connection with restorative justice activists throughout North Carolina