Raise Awareness


Systemic change starts with public awareness. By learning, speaking out, and sharing the realities of wrongful convictions, each of us can help challenge the system that allows these injustices to persist. Explore a few ways you can raise awareness and spark conversation to build the movement.

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Dive into the Stories Behind the Issue

Share a wrongful conviction story. Read, watch, listen to docuseries, books, movies, and podcasts to help put a human face to these devastating tragedies. Host a book club or movie night to raise awareness of wrongful convictions and facilitate discussions about these stories.

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Start an Innocence Club at Your School or Business

Be an advocate. Student engagement in advocacy and reform is critical, and we hope to inspire young leaders and professionals to learn about the issues and join our movement. Contact us at sadie@newenglandinnocence.org to learn more and to receive an Innocence Club guide.

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Read & Share NEIP in the News

Be a thought leader. Read and share articles, podcasts, news videos, and opinion pieces featuring the New England Innocence Project and/or the Exoneree Network with family and friends and spark meaningful dialogue to create real change.

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Book a Speaker

Help amplify the voices of people directly impacted. To learn more and to book a speaker from the New England Innocence Project or Exoneree Network community, send us an email at sadie@newenglandinnocence.org.

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Follow, Like & Share

Connect with us on social media and encourage others to learn about the causes, costs, and impact of wrongful convictions, support policy campaigns, or attend events.

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Your Support Means Everything

Supporting this work enables people who have suffered so much to build a future in freedom, become active in their communities, and create memorable moments—such as raising children, holding their grandchildren, and reuniting with their partners.