NC Center on Actual Innocence

The NC Center on Actual Innocence is a non-profit organization based in Durham, North Carolina. With a team of four employees, the Center focuses on seeking justice for individuals wrongly convicted of crimes. The Center investigates claims of innocence, working to exonerate those who have been unjustly imprisoned. Their efforts aim to bring justice not only to the wrongfully convicted but also to the victims of those crimes and to the actual perpetrators who remain at large. Beyond direct casework, the NC Center on Actual Innocence plays a vital role in educating various stakeholders about wrongful convictions. Their mission encompasses raising awareness among policymakers, the general public, legal professionals, and law enforcement agencies about the factors that contribute to wrongful convictions. Furthermore, they actively promote and explore solutions aimed at enhancing the accuracy and reliability of convictions within the criminal justice system. The Center's work is driven by the belief that a just system prevents further harm, fosters public trust, saves taxpayer dollars, and alleviates the suffering caused by wrongful imprisonment. For more information about the NC Center on Actual Innocence, please visit nccai.org.