Wrongful Conviction Resources for Massachusetts

Below is our comprehensive guide to wrongful conviction resources in Massachusetts. You’ll find information on legal aid organizations, advocacy groups, and support services dedicated to helping those impacted by wrongful convictions.

This page highlights Massachusetts resources to aid in seeking justice, navigating the legal system, and connecting with advocates committed to exoneration efforts. If you know of additional resources that could benefit this community, please contact us to share.

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New England Innocence Project
www.newenglandinnocence.org

Provides legal assistance to individuals wrongfully convicted in Massachusetts and other New England states, working on DNA testing and advocating for policy reform.

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Massachusetts Bar Association - Criminal Justice Section
www.massbar.org

Focuses on criminal justice reform and provides resources for legal professionals working to prevent and address wrongful convictions.

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ACLU of Massachusetts
www.aclum.org

Works on criminal justice reform and supports advocacy against wrongful convictions, with resources for affected individuals and families.

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Greater Boston Legal Services - Criminal Justice
www.gbls.org

Provides legal support for marginalized individuals in Massachusetts, including those affected by wrongful convictions and issues of criminal justice.

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Prisoners' Legal Services of Massachusetts
www.plsma.org

Offers legal assistance to prisoners in Massachusetts, working on cases of wrongful conviction, prisoners' rights, and criminal justice advocacy.

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Massachusetts Defenders Committee
www.massdefenders.org

Supports indigent defense in Massachusetts, focusing on fair representation and helping prevent wrongful convictions.

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Justice For All Massachusetts
www.justice4all.org

Works on behalf of wrongfully convicted individuals in Massachusetts, advocating for justice reforms and support services.

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Massachusetts Criminal Justice Reform Coalition
www.macrj.org

Focuses on reforms in the Massachusetts criminal justice system, addressing wrongful convictions through advocacy and education.

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Equal Justice USA - Massachusetts
www.equaljusticeusa.org

Works nationally and within Massachusetts on criminal justice reform, including advocating for those wrongfully convicted.

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Innocence Project - Massachusetts Cases
www.innocenceproject.org

The Innocence Project works on Massachusetts cases, helping wrongfully convicted individuals through DNA testing and legal advocacy.

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Causes and Effects of Wrongful Convictions

Eyewitness Misidentification

Evidence Type

Insufficient Counsel

Defense Quality

Forensic Errors

Evidence Reliability

Coerced False Confessions

Interrogation Outcome

Personal Aftereffects

Post-Conviction Effects

Advocacy & Legal Reform

Justice Improvement

Judicial Error

Trial Mistakes

Sentencing Discrepancy

Punishment Inequality

Systemic Bias

Institutional Prejudice

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