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Our Purpose
Despite
the many strengths of our justice system, recent advances in DNA testing confirm that innocent people are convicted of crimes
they did not commit.
A mistaken
criminal conviction destroys the lives and families of the person convicted. It allows the real offender to go unpunished,
failing the crime victim and endangering public safety. Such injustices do further harm to society by undermining the
public's trust in the criminal justice system.
The
Integrity of Justice Project is public policy research and community education program working with Washington’s law
schools, prosecutors, law enforcement, defense attorneys, judges, and others to identify and promote best practices that can
strengthen the truth-seeking mission of our criminal justice system.
The Integrity of Justice Project also works with colleges and universities
in Washington State to help students appreciate the importance of engaging in public policy work as a means of advancing the
cause of justice.
The Project sponsors the Norm Maleng Integrity of Justice Speakers Series in communities across Washington
State to explore ways citizens, police, and prosecutors might work together to prevent practices that can lead to mistaken
criminal convictions.
Please support our efforts by making a tax-deductible contribution
to the Integrity of Justice Project. Any amount of pledge or donation is greatly appreciated.
Please Donate Today!
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