Wrongful convictions
Effects of Wrongful Conviction Cases
NIJ has funded a study examining the impact of wrongful convictions on crime victims. The study is looking at the impact on the original victim of the crime to get a better understanding of what their service needs are, and how we can better serve them both in terms of policy and practice.
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NIJ FY 12 Post Conviction DNA Testing Assistance Program
NIJ seeks proposals from States wishing to receive funding to help defray the costs associated with postconviction DNA testing in cases that involve violent felony offenses (as defined by State law) in which actual innocence might be demonstrated. Funds may be used to review such postconviction cases, and to locate and analyze biological evidence associated with these cases.
Notice
In fiscal 2020, all state and...
Postconviction DNA Testing Assistance Program - Fiscal Year 2010
The Connecticut Postconviction DNA Testing Program 2011
Reviewing cases in Minnesota where DNA is dispositive of innocence.
Postconviction DNA Testing Assistance Program for the State of Louisiana
Colorado Justice Review Project II
Wisconsin Postconviction DNA Testing Assistance Program 2011
California DNA Assistance Program
A Proposal for Social Science Research on Wrongful Conviction
MD Postconviction DNA Testing Assiatance Program
Post-Conviction DNA Testing Assistance
Program - FFY'10
Minnesota Justice Coalition: Postconviction DNA Testing Initiative
Postconviction DNA Testing (PDNAT) Assistance Program
What We Have Learned From the Cameron Todd Willingham Case
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NIJ FY 10 Postconviction DNA Testing Assistance Program
NIJ seeks applications from States wishing to receive funding to help defray the costs associated with postconviction DNA testing of forcible rape, murder, and non-negligent manslaughter cases in which actual innocence might be demonstrated. Funds may be used to review such postconviction cases and to locate and analyze biological evidence associated with these cases.
Notice
In fiscal 2020, all state and local forensic capacity enhancement...