1. Keep informed with IPWA community newsletters and take action
Keep informed with the Innocence Project’s community newsletters for latest news updates, event news, and other information.
2. Donate to the Innocence Project WA
The Innocence Project WA is a nonprofit organisation that relies on financial support from individuals and foundations. Your donation will help pay for DNA tests, provide staffing for case intake and litigation, support our reform initiatives nationwide, and help educate the public. Click here to visit our donate section.
3. Volunteer some of your time The Innocence Project is always looking for volunteers. Whether in a professional capacity or as an assisting volunteer your efforts would be appreciated. We require all types of people to make our organisation function so we can use your help. If you are interested in volunteering some of your time please click here to contact us.
4. Reach out to the media, join our rallies and speak to the politicians
When a local or national media outlet runs a story about an exoneration or the causes of wrongful convictions, call or write to the reporter to say you are pleased to see the coverage and interested in seeing additional stories on these issues. Write letters to the editor in response to articles or editorials so that the media – and policymakers know that the public is concerned about these issues. Also you can show your support by attending one of our many upcoming rallies or by calling or meeting with your state and federal representatives and raising your innocence-related concerns.
5. Become more knowledgeable about wrongful convictions – and spread the word
There are scores of books, films, television specials and other resources that can deepen people’s understanding of the causes of wrongful convictions, the need for reform, the challenges people face after exoneration and other issues. Spend some time learning more about the issues, and then share books or films with your friends, co workers or community members (some of them are great gifts!)
6. Attend a local fundraising and educational event
You, your friends or a group you belong to can help attend or help organise one of the IPWA events that are often run to raise money for the IPWA.
