We work to free the innocent, prevent wrongful convictions, and create fair, compassionate, and equitable systems of justice for everyone.
We work to free the innocent, prevent wrongful convictions, and create fair, compassionate, and equitable systems of justice for everyone.
‘Rawness Will Always Remain’: For Wrongfully Convicted People, Sharing Their Stories Comes With a Price — and Power
Freed and exonerated speakers have reopened old wounds by sharing their stories — but it has also become a path to healing, connection, and change.
Portraits of Freedom
Brooklyn-based Brazilian artist Vik Muniz has partnered with us to create a spectacular series of portraits honoring the dignity and resilience of four exonerees. Proceeds from the sale of the works will support our transformative work in the criminal legal system.
Highlights
Commonsense Discovery Reform Is Under Attack: 8 Key Facts You Need to Know
Across the country, discovery reform has played a crucial role in preventing wrongful convictions. Rollbacks put innocent people at risk.
View Our Brief Bank
We work through the courts to address the leading causes of wrongful conviction and establish legal precedent in areas where unvalidated forensic science can be unjustly used to convict an innocent person by filing briefs.
‘Like a Family Reunion’: Reflections from the 2025 Innocence Network Conference in Seattle
Connection, creativity, and courage defined this year’s conference.
From Shy Child to the Supreme Court: Innocence Project Executive Director Christina Swarns’ Rise in Justice Reform
Named one of America’s top lawyers, Ms. Swarns has spent decades challenging injustice. Here’s how she got there.
Why Do Wrongful Convictions Happen?
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