Organization of Exonerees

The Organization of Exonerees is a group of individuals who have been wrongfully convicted and sent to prison for crimes they did not commit. The organization was founded out of necessity due to the lack of resources available for innocent individuals upon release from prison. Additionally, the mental agony associated with being wrongfully imprisoned is something that society cannot fully comprehend. The primary objective of the organization is to advocate for the freedom of all innocent people who have been wrongfully convicted. They also provide reentry services to help ease the transition back into society. These services include everything from vital documents and bank accounts to access to quality healthcare, mental health services, transportation, financial literacy, financial advisers, lodging, and clothing. The organization speaks with prosecutors, lawmakers, and judges nationwide to raise awareness of the severity of the issue of wrongful convictions. They also speak to law students at universities to provide them with firsthand knowledge of the consequences of wrongful convictions. The organization has been doing this work for over a year and became a nonprofit 501c3 in March of 2022.