Innocence Initiative

The Innocence Initiative aims to investigate claims of #wrongfulconviction. Send applications and tips to [email protected]

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Same mission, new name!

Today, on International Wrongful Conviction Day, we're proud to announce an important new chapter.

The Bridge of Hope Innocence Initiative (BOHII) is now simply the Innocence Initiative.

https://t.co/xLkwmZ8sCz

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Stephen “Shorty” Jamieson has maintained his innocence for nearly 40 years. We are calling on the NSW parliament to take action:

NSW residents- please sign the petition below ⬇️

https://t.co/HsA8IQ4n6K

[Innocence Initiative @InnocenceRMIT]

Stephen “Shorty” Jamieson has maintained his innocence for nearly 40 years. We are calling on the NSW parliament to take action:

NSW residents- please sign the petition below ⬇️

https://t.co/HsA8IQ4n6K

[Innocence Initiative @InnocenceRMIT]

The Innocence Initiative's work was recognised in today's National Press Club address. Professor Evans noted the Initiative's work as part of a group of award winning work-integrated learning experiences which create transferable skills for a modern world.

[Innocence Initiative @InnocenceRMIT]

You can learn more about Keli's impossible situation and hear from BOHII Director Professor Michele Ruyters here: https://t.co/wfJDWKMtKV

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"There is no one campaigning to keep Lane locked up. But because of this law...she remains in jail." - Ally Langdon on the continued imprisonment of BOHII applicant Keli Lane: https://t.co/jzNz9XQplW

[Innocence Initiative @InnocenceRMIT]

Our 2025–26 Annual Report is now available.

This year, the Innocence Initiative continued its case investigations, research and advocacy for people affected by wrongful conviction with 10 new applicants in the last financial year.

https://t.co/FKwJAgk9jJ

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New linguistics research casts doubt regarding conviction of BOHII applicant Stephen Jamieson 👇

https://t.co/Cc7OVr2d1R

[Innocence Initiative @InnocenceRMIT]

International #wrongfulconvictionday is upon us once again. This year to contribute to our ongoing work to raise awareness of wrongful convictions and their impact, our interns have started a blog to review depictions of these injustices in mainstream media.

⬇️Links below ⬇️

[Innocence Initiative @InnocenceRMIT]

https://t.co/wwUFbUeXlO

[Innocence Initiative @InnocenceRMIT]

International #wrongfulconvictionday is upon us once again. This year to contribute to our ongoing work to raise awareness of wrongful convictions and their impact, our interns have started a blog to review depictions of these injustices in mainstream media.

⬇️Links below ⬇️

[Innocence Initiative @InnocenceRMIT]

https://t.co/ZHkGLlzHO4

[Innocence Initiative @InnocenceRMIT]

🎙️ Listen to our Director, Professor Michele Ruyters break down wrongful convictions, how easily the truth can get lost and why the work of the Innocence Initiative matters on this weeks episode of She Wasn’t Born Yesterday.

🎧 Tune in here: https://t.co/PocB9orz3m

[Innocence Initiative @InnocenceRMIT]

📣The BoHII Team have written a book!

Innocence Unveiled draws upon the expertise of the Innocence Initiative's staff to change the conversation regarding wrongful convictions in Australia.

📙🔗 More here: https://t.co/ATbYun3YO7

[Innocence Initiative @InnocenceRMIT]

📢 The Bridge of Hope Innocence Initiative 2024–25 Annual Report is out now!

Discover how our student-interns and staff are working to expose wrongful convictions in Australia.

🔍 Read the full report:
https://t.co/RRqZdeMcbL

#WrongfulConvictions

[Innocence Initiative @InnocenceRMIT]

A call for a broader scope and greater accountability: you can read out submission to the Victorian Inquiry into the Adequacy of the Legislative Framework for the Independent Broad-based Anti-Corruption Commission here 👇 https://t.co/v2LxYPBw6T

[Innocence Initiative @InnocenceRMIT]

📢 The Bridge of Hope Innocence Initiative 2024–25 Annual Report is out now!

Discover how our student-interns and staff are working to expose wrongful convictions in Australia.

🔍 Read the full report:
https://t.co/RRqZdeMcbL

#WrongfulConvictions

[Innocence Initiative @InnocenceRMIT]

A call for a broader scope and greater accountability: you can read out submission to the Victorian Inquiry into the Adequacy of the Legislative Framework for the Independent Broad-based Anti-Corruption Commission here 👇 https://t.co/v2LxYPBw6T

[Amanda Knox @amandaknox]

I drop quite a few f-bombs in this interview...you can take the girl out of prison, but you can't take the prison out of the girl. Thanks to @AndreaCavallier at the @Independent.

https://t.co/m41dDTpaEs

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