The Innocence Project

The Innocence Project is a non-profit organization based in New York, NY, dedicated to freeing the innocent, preventing wrongful convictions, and advocating for fair and equitable systems of justice. Through their work, they aim to address issues such as coerced pleas, eyewitness misidentification, false confessions, inadequate defense, and official misconduct, among others. With a focus on restoring freedom and transforming systems, the organization has successfully exonerated over 240 individuals and secured numerous policy reforms.

Their mission is to create a society where justice is served for everyone, and they strive to achieve this through their impactful work, which includes legal representation, advocacy, and public awareness campaigns. By partnering with the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University, the Innocence Project is at the forefront of criminal justice reform, working towards a future where wrongful convictions are prevented, and the rights of the innocent are protected.

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