Wrongful Conviction Resources for New York

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

This page highlights New York 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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Innocence Project
www.innocenceproject.org

National organization headquartered in New York, focused on exonerating wrongfully convicted individuals.

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The Exoneration Initiative
www.exonerationinitiative.org

A New York-based nonprofit dedicated to providing free legal assistance to individuals convicted of crimes they did not commit.

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New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU)
www.nyclu.org

Defends civil liberties in New York and works on criminal justice reform to prevent wrongful convictions.

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New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG)
www.nylag.org

Provides free legal services, including support for wrongful conviction cases and justice reform in New York.

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The Bronx Defenders
www.thebronxdefenders.org

Holistic public defender office in New York City that works on wrongful conviction cases and advocates for criminal justice reform.

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Brooklyn Defender Services
www.brooklyndefender.org

Legal aid organization in Brooklyn that works on wrongful conviction cases and advocates for fair criminal justice practices.

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Center for Justice at Columbia University
www.centerforjusticeatcolumbia.org

Research and advocacy center at Columbia University dedicated to addressing wrongful convictions and systemic criminal justice issues in New York.

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New York City Bar Association - Criminal Justice Section
www.nycbar.org

Promotes justice reforms in New York, including advocacy for individuals facing wrongful convictions.

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Urban Justice Center
www.urbanjustice.org

Offers legal services and supports criminal justice reform, including wrongful conviction work in New York.

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Correctional Association of New York
www.cjpny.org

Works to reform the criminal justice system in New York and advocates for those wrongfully convicted.

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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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