Fight to Free the Innocent

Each year our team works diligently to screen hundreds of requests for help, to give freedom back to people in prison for crimes they did not commit. GNIP staff, law students, investigators, and volunteer attorneys spend thousands of hours carefully analyzing these cases to determine whether there is new evidence that could show actual innocence. We litigate cases where newly discovered evidence is identifiable and can provide clear and convincing proof of actual innocence.

Shine Light on Injustices

Through school and community presentations, we inform the public about the causes and consequences of wrongful convictions to raise awareness and support for our work. We provide practicing attorneys, judges, and law enforcement officers with continuing education and expert information on wrongful convictions and the best practices to prevent them. We teach law school courses on wrongful convictions and provide experiential learning opportunities to the next generation of lawyers to build a better justice system

Advocate for Change

We work independently and in coalition with other organizations to pass laws and implement policies that minimize chances of wrongful convictions and remedy injustices.