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The Innocence Project is a nonprofit organization dedicated to exonerating the wrongfully convicted and preventing future miscarriages of justice. Founded on principles of fairness and equity, it employs DNA evidence and other scientific methods to overturn unjust convictions. To date, the Innocence Project has successfully exonerated over 200 individuals, who collectively spent more than 3,600 years incarcerated for crimes they did not commit. The organization's advocacy extends beyond individual cases, pushing for transformative policy changes and reforms in the legal system to help create a more just society. Guided by a commitment to anti-racism and the principle of treating all individuals with dignity, the Innocence Project fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace that values varied perspectives and experiences.
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